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property at 628 W Norman Ave

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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628 W Norman Ave

DaytonOH45406

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property at 110 Cromwell Pl

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110 Cromwell Pl

DaytonOH45405

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Mount Vernon, Dayton, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mount Vernon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mount Vernon area of Dayton, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Chamberlain I & II Apartments priced from $650. Rockwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Mount Vernon apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chamberlain I & II ApartmentsS31BR,1BA$650
Rockwood ApartmentsStudio C, LStudio,1BA$700
320 GraftonStudioStudio,1BA$750
Executive House1 Bedroom standard1BR,1BA$775
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$790
Riverstone Apartments1 BD Standard1BR,1BA$795
Brookview PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Stillwater Park Apartments in Dayton OhioFor Rent - Renovated 1 Bedroom Apartment in Day...1BR,1BA$810
Apartments at 310 Superior1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, OH

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mount Vernon area is the $0.21 price per square foot 48 Richmond Ave Model at 48 Richmond Ave, Unit 48 Richmond ave in the in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Mount Vernon apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Grafton House starting at $1,600 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mount Vernon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
48 Richmond Ave, Unit 48 Richmond ave48 Richmond Ave2BR,1.5BA$0.21
Grafton HouseTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.89
2056 Auburn Ave2056 Auburn Ave3BR,1BA$1.11
Townhouse Court ApartmentsCT 2B 1.5B2BR,1.5BA$0.95
108 E Norman Ave108 E Norman Ave2BR,1BA$0.99
Spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath apartments in Harrison Township!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.11
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.91
540 Imo Dr, Unit 2540 Imo Dr2BR,1BA$1.00
Stillwater Park Apartments in Dayton OhioFor Rent - Renovated 1 Bedroom Apartment in Day...1BR,1BA$1.08
250 E Beechwood Ave, Unit 1250 E Beechwood Ave1BR,1BA$0.93

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mount Vernon Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mount Vernon?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mount Vernon is at Rockwood Apartments listed at $700.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Vernon Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Vernon Apartment is $650 at Chamberlain I & II Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mount Vernon Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mount Vernon is starting from $817 at Audubon Crossing.

What is the most affordable Mount Vernon Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mount Vernon Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Art Lofts at the Arcade and starts from $1,068.

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Learn About the Top Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Dayton, OH

Written by: Kim Mooneyham

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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