
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mount Vernon Neighborhood of South Houston, TX from $500 (64 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Mount Vernon area of South Houston.


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Concord at Allendale Apartments

Villa del Prado

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Mount Vernon, Houston, TX 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 | $713 | $550 | $799 |
| Mount Vernon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $920 | $592 | $1,465 |
| Mount Vernon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,176 | $780 | $1,815 |
| Mount Vernon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,472 | $950 | $1,990 |
| Mount Vernon 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,605 | $1,500 | $1,627 |
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Cheapest Available Mount Vernon Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mount Vernon area of Houston, TX is a Studio unit found at 815 Kentucky St priced from $550. Villa del Prado has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $605. Here are the most affordable Mount Vernon apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 815 Kentucky St | 3 | Studio,1BA | $550 |
| Villa del Prado | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1BA | $605 |
| The Redford | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $616 |
| Alta Vista | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Quay Point Apartments | The Stratford | Studio,1BA | $670 |
| The Marisol Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Arbors at Town Square | The Ash | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| The Oberon | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Las Plazas Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
| The Park at Edgebrook | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, TX
As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mount Vernon area is the $0.94 price per square foot Roosevelt Model at Concord at Allendale Apartments in the in the Greater Hobby neighborhood starting from $1,246. The second greatest value Mount Vernon apartment is the Chateau Model at Willow Tree Apartments starting at $1,195 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Greater Hobby 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord at Allendale Apartments | Roosevelt | 2BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| Willow Tree Apartments | Chateau | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| The Oberon | 3 Bed/2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Strawberry Flats Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Town Square Apartments | C | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Shaver Park Apartments | 1 BR, 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Tara Hall | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 815 Kentucky St | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| The Redford | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Quay Point Apartments | The Stratford | Studio ,1BA | $1.25 |
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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 $550.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Vernon Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Vernon Apartment is $616 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 $605 at Villa del Prado.
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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