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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 $640. Quay Point Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Mount Vernon apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Redford1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$640
Quay Point ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$675
Gayle Villa Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$780

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, TX

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mount Vernon area is the $1.17 price per square foot 4x2 Model at The Life at Clearwood in the in the Greater Hobby neighborhood starting from $1,553. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Life at Clearwood4x24BR,2BA$1.17
Willow Tree ApartmentsChateau3BR,2BA$1.02
Park on Vista3x23BR,2BA$1.40
Concord at Allendale ApartmentsLincoln1BR,1BA$1.00
Strawberry Flats ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
The Redford2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.05
Victoria Village ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.20
The Park at Leyton1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Platinum1BR,1BA$1.38
Gayle Villa Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.25
Quay Point ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,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 104 Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, TX with pricing that ranges from $559 to $2,139. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mount Vernon ranging from $945 to $2,200.

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 $945 to $2,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,542.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mount Vernon?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mount Vernon range from $1,195 to $1,890, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,395 to $2,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,625 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,553.

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