Cheap Homes for Rent in Mount Vernon Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $600 (18 Rentals)

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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 Audubon Crossing priced from $388. Chamberlain I & II Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $652. Here are the most affordable Mount Vernon apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$388
Chamberlain I & II ApartmentsS3Studio,1BA$652
Brookview PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Riverstone Apartments1 BD Standard1BR,1BA$795
Daytona Village ApartmentsThe Smyrna1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, OH

As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mount Vernon area is the $1.19 price per square foot Kenton 2 Model at The Landing in the in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Mount Vernon apartment is the 2a Model at Stratford House starting at $1,574 with a $1.06 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.
The LandingKenton 22BR,2.5BA$1.19
Stratford House2a2BR,2BA$1.06
Rockwood Apartments3 BD G&H3BR,2BA$0.87
220 Rockwood Ave, Unit 220 Rockwood220 Rockwood Ave3BR,1BA$0.80
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.45
Daytona Village ApartmentsThe Shiloh2BR,1BA$1.10
Executive House2 Bedroom Standard2BR,1BA$1.24
4336 Fair Oaks Rd, Unit 14336 Fair Oaks Rd2BR,1BA$1.13
Riverstone Apartments1 BD Standard1BR,1BA$1.20
310-316 Superior AveAvailability2BR,1BA$1.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Vernon

What type of rentals are currently available in Mount Vernon?

There are currently 656 Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, OH with pricing that ranges from $525 to $3,512. There are also 55 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mount Vernon ranging from $650 to $2,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mount Vernon?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mount Vernon ranges from $650 to $2,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,056.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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