
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mount Vernon Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $300 (62 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Mount Vernon area of Dayton.


Chamberlain I & II Apartments

2010 Auburn Ave

30-34 McOwen St

809-811 Herman Ave

Brookview Place

410 Delaware Ave

118 Clay St, Unit 6

475 W Grand Ave, Unit 25
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62 W Nottingham Rd

475 W Grand Ave, Unit apt 16

1133 Linda Vista Ave

527-531 Grafton Ave

136 Lexington Ave, Unit 1

Executive House

Audubon Crossing

4278 Catalpa Dr.

212 E Bruce Ave
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Daytona Village Apartments

Stillwater Park Apartments

Apartments at 310 Superior

3858 Haney Rd

307-309 Delaware Ave

The Sutton

829 Uhrig Ave, Unit 4

829 Uhrig Ave, Unit 3

Monument

2034 Catalpa Dr., Unit E
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Centerfield Flats

1970 Parkhill Dr

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2312 Davue Cir, Unit 2

726 Taylor St, Unit 726

726 Taylor St, Unit 728

Dayton View Commons II

King Court Apartments

505 Brookwood Ct

Valerie Woods

Grafton Hill Apartments
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Valerie Woods Apartments

Salemview Apartments

2247-2263 Hepburn Ave

Omega Senior Lofts

Valerie Woods Apartments

300 Forest Park Dr

Twin Manor

Tri-Court

Dayton 45 Apartments

113 Niagara Ave
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Mount Vernon, Dayton, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mount Vernon?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon Studio Apartments | $1,076 | $700 | $1,537 |
| Mount Vernon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,324 | $625 | $2,795 |
| Mount Vernon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,628 | $700 | $3,102 |
| Mount Vernon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,743 | $945 | $3,512 |
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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. 270 E Nottingham Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Mount Vernon apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain I & II Apartments | S3 | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| 270 E Nottingham Rd | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| 113 Niagara Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Brookview Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| 320 Grafton | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| 96 Cromwell Pl | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Executive House | 1 Bedroom standard | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Audubon Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
| Riverstone | 1 BD Standard | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Stillwater Park Apartments | For Rent - Renovated 1 Bedroom Apartment in Day... | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, OH
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mount Vernon area is the $0.89 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Grafton House in the in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Mount Vernon apartment is the 2312 Davue Cir Model at 2312 Davue Cir, Unit Unit 2 starting at $900 with a $0.69 price per square foot in the Grafton Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mount Vernon apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton House | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.89 |
| 2312 Davue Cir, Unit Unit 2 | 2312 Davue Cir | 2BR,1BA | $0.69 |
| The Rockwood | 2 BD D,K,A,N | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| 1067 Salem Ave | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.82 |
| Townhouse Court Apartments | CT 2B 1.5B | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
| 108 E Norman Ave | 108 E Norman Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| 113 Niagara Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $0.67 |
| Audubon Crossing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Stillwater Park Apartments | For Rent - Renovated 1 Bedroom Apartment in Day... | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 270 E Nottingham Rd | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
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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 320 Grafton 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 $900 at 1067 Salem Ave.
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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