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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 310-316 Superior Ave priced from $725. 320 Grafton Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Mount Vernon apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
310-316 Superior Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
320 Grafton Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Executive House1 Bedroom standard1BR,1BA$775
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$790
Riverstone Apartments1 BD Standard1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, OH

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mount Vernon area is the $1.06 price per square foot 2a Model at Stratford House in the in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood starting from $1,574. The second greatest value Mount Vernon apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath apartments starting at $1,095 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Philadelphia Woods 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.
Stratford House2a2BR,2BA$1.06
Spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.09
58 W Nottingham Rd, Unit 358 W Nottingham Rd1BR,1BA$0.80
Daytona Village ApartmentsThe Shiloh2BR,1BA$1.07
2715 Riverside Dr, Unit B2715 Riverside Dr2BR,1BA$0.99
Rockwood Apartments1 BD F1BR,1BA$1.01
Stillwater Park Apartments in Dayton OhioFor Rent - Renovated 1 Bedroom Apartment in Day...1BR,1BA$1.07
4336 Fair Oaks Rd, Unit 14336 Fair Oaks Rd2BR,1BA$1.13
603 Rockford Ave, Unit 1603 Rockford Ave1BR,1BA$1.14
310-316 Superior Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.12

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Vernon

What type of rentals are currently available in Mount Vernon?

There are currently 658 Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, OH with pricing that ranges from $600 to $3,512. There are also 68 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mount Vernon ranging from $595 to $2,800.

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 $595 to $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,149.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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