Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mount Vernon Neighborhood of South Houston, TX from $500 (71 Rentals)

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$1,000 - $1,430

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4300 Shaver St

HoustonTX77034

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Villa del Prado
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa del Prado

9313 Tallyho RdHouston, TX 77017
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Oak Shadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Shadows

4801 Allendale RdHouston, TX 77017
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The Alcove Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Alcove Apartments

77 E EdgebrookHouston, TX 77034
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Silvercreek Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Silvercreek Apartments

5124-5128 Silver Creek DrHouston, TX 77017
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Edgebrook
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Edgebrook

101 E Edgebrook DrHouston, TX 77034
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Silver Club Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Silver Club Apartments

5160 Silver Creek DrHouston, TX 77017
Corporate Housing
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property at 5100 Allendale Rd

$1,475

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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5100 Allendale Rd, Unit 207

5100 Allendale Rd
HoustonTX77017

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Veranda Village
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Veranda Village

3635 Shaver StPasadena, TX 77504

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Savannah Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Savannah Apartments

1606 Avenue NSouth Houston, TX 77587
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Queens Lane
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Queens Lane

2525 Allen Genoa RdPasadena, TX 77502
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Alta Vista
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Alta Vista

621 S Richey StPasadena, TX 77506
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Emerald Pointe
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Pointe

920 Houston AvePasadena, TX 77502
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The Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Pointe

4101 S Shaver StPasadena, TX 77504
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Main Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Main Village

1004 S Main StPasadena, TX 77506
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Mount Vernon, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mount Vernon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mount Vernon area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Redford priced from $573. 815 Kentucky St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Mount Vernon apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Redford1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$573
815 Kentucky St3Studio,1BA$650
Alta VistaStudioStudio,1BA$650
Quay Point ApartmentsThe StratfordStudio,1BA$665
The Marisol Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$699
Arbors at Town SquareThe Ash1BR,1BA$725
Las Plazas Apartments1x11BR,1BA$789
Town Square ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$799
Tara HallA11BR,1BA$800
La Serena ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$828

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, TX

As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mount Vernon area is the $1.03 price per square foot Roosevelt Model at Concord at Allendale Apartments in the in the Greater Hobby neighborhood starting from $1,359. The second greatest value Mount Vernon apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Strawberry Flats Apartments starting at $1,015 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Strawberry Glen 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.
Concord at Allendale ApartmentsRoosevelt2BR,2BA$1.03
Strawberry Flats ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Garner Park2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.21
Willow Tree ApartmentsMaison2BR,1BA$1.03
Park on Vista2x12BR,1BA$1.31
The Redford2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.06
Shaver Park Apartments1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.26
Parkside Place ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.31
Tara HallA21BR,1BA$1.17
Quay Point ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$1.28

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Houston

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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 815 Kentucky St listed at $650.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Vernon Apartment is $573 at The Redford.

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 $820 at The Redford.

What is the most affordable Mount Vernon Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mount Vernon Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Willow Tree Apartments and starts from $1,175.

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