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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 1 Bed unit found at The Redford priced from $573. Arbors at Town Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $679. 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
Arbors at Town SquareThe Ash1BR,1BA$679
Quay Point ApartmentsThe StratfordStudio,1BA$685
Gayle Villa Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$780
Tara HallA11BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, TX

As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mount Vernon area is the $1.18 price per square foot C2 Model at Alta Vista in the in the Allendale neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Mount Vernon apartment is the Lincoln Model at Concord at Allendale Apartments starting at $999 with a $1.00 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.
Alta VistaC23BR,2BA$1.18
Concord at Allendale ApartmentsLincoln1BR,1BA$1.00
Strawberry Flats ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Willow Tree ApartmentsMaison2BR,1BA$1.03
Park on Vista1x11BR,1BA$1.28
Shaver Park Apartments1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.26
Tara HallA21BR,1BA$1.17
Gayle Villa Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.25
The Redford1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.12
Arbors at Town SquareThe Ash1BR,1BA$1.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Vernon

What type of rentals are currently available in Mount Vernon?

There are currently 92 Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, TX with pricing that ranges from $629 to $1,890. There are also 52 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mount Vernon ranging from $950 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 $950 to $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,812.

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