
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mount Vernon Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $300 (81 Rentals)
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Brookview Place

1121 Riverside Dr

1906 Elsmere Ave, Unit #2

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99 Bennington Dr, Unit 101

3532 Dorham Pl

236 E Nottingham Rd

136 Lexington Ave, Unit 1

4278 Catalpa Dr.

57 W Great Miami Blvd
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2544 N Gettysburg Ave

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22 Emmet St, Unit 15

22 Emmet St, Unit 19

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Monument

829 Uhrig Ave

948 Westwood Ave

The Flats on Jefferson

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128 Pointview Ave, Unit 128.5

726 Taylor St, Unit 726

726 Taylor St, Unit 728

1039 Salem Ave, Unit 3
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101-103 W Norman Ave

Executive House

466 Allwen Dr

255 N Main St, Unit 33

The Delco

108 E Norman Ave

Delco Lofts

Townhouse Court Apartments

1105-1107 Grafton Ave

Dayton View Commons II
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King Court Apartments

505 Brookwood Ct

Valerie Woods

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Salemview Apartments

2247-2263 Hepburn Ave

Omega Senior Lofts

300 Forest Park Dr

Twin Manor
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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 | $1,101 | $700 | $1,537 |
| Mount Vernon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,258 | $650 | $2,037 |
| Mount Vernon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,610 | $750 | $3,102 |
| Mount Vernon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,718 | $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 270 E Nottingham Rd priced from $650. Chamberlain I & II Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $710. Here are the most affordable Mount Vernon apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 270 E Nottingham Rd | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Chamberlain I & II Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $710 |
| 2334-2338 Davue Cir | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| 96 Cromwell Pl | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Audubon Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
| Riverstone Apartments | Conveniently located 1 BD 1 BA apartments! off ... | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Stillwater Park Apartments | For Rent - Renovated 1 Bedroom Apartment in Day... | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
| Apartments at 310 Superior | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| 1067 Salem Ave | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $880 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, OH
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mount Vernon area is the $0.93 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Grafton House in the in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood starting from $1,674. The second greatest value Mount Vernon apartment is the 99 Bennington Dr Model at 99 Bennington Dr, Unit 101 starting at $750 with a $0.68 price per square foot in the Northridge Estates 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 | $0.93 |
| 99 Bennington Dr, Unit 101 | 99 Bennington Dr | 2BR,1BA | $0.68 |
| Rockwood Apartments | 2 BD D,K,A,N | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| 1067 Salem Ave | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.80 |
| Townhouse Court Apartments | CT 2B 1.5B | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
| 108 E Norman Ave | 108 E Norman Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| 128 Pointview Ave, Unit 128.5 | 128 Pointview Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| 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 Monument listed at $899.
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 270 E Nottingham Rd.
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 $880 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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