Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mount Vernon Neighborhood of Lawrence, MA from $1,000 (16 Rentals)
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316 Essex St

72 Lynn St
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Princeton at Mount Vernon

84 Salem St, Unit 84 salem st 2 floor A

Pacific Mill Lofts
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Mount Vernon, Lawrence, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mount Vernon?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mount Vernon Studio Apartments | $2,210 | $1,650 | $2,852 |
Mount Vernon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,421 | $1,450 | $3,490 |
Mount Vernon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,782 | $1,720 | $4,120 |
Mount Vernon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,458 | $2,300 | $5,820 |
Mount Vernon 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,634 | $3,269 | $4,000 |
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Cheapest Available Mount Vernon Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mount Vernon area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Princeton at Mount Vernon priced from $1,850. Museum Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable Mount Vernon apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Princeton at Mount Vernon | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Museum Square | The Essex | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Andover Place Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B | 1BR,1BA | $2,045 |
Riverwalk Apartments | Studio - S3 | Studio,1BA | $2,075 |
Pac10 Lofts | C1 – 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, MA
As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mount Vernon area is the $1.14 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Pacific Mill Lofts in the in the Colonial Heights neighborhood starting from $2,230. The second greatest value Mount Vernon apartment is the 233 Middlesex St Model at 233 Middlesex St, Unit 233 Middlesex St 1 floor starting at $2,400 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Colonial Heights 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. |
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Pacific Mill Lofts | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
233 Middlesex St, Unit 233 Middlesex St 1 floor | 233 Middlesex St | 3BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Washington Mill | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
Riverwalk Lofts | One Bedroom Loft Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
215 Canal St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.42 |
TGM Andover Park | B0 | 2BR,1BA | $2.90 |
141 Main St, Unit 2 | 141 Main St | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.77 |
Museum Square | The Essex | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
81 S Broadway, Unit 3B | 81 S Broadway | 2BR,1BA | $2.93 |
Riverwalk Apartments | Studio - S3 | Studio ,1BA | $2.81 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMount Vernon, Lawrence, MA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Getting Around the Mount Vernon Neighborhood in Lawrence, MA
Walk Score®
49 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
26 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
27 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mount Vernon Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mount Vernon?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mount Vernon is under $2,230.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mount Vernon?
The cheapest apartment in Mount Vernon is Princeton at Mount Vernon which is listed at $1,850, while the average apartment in Mount Vernon costs $3,634.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mount Vernon?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Mount Vernon that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Mount Vernon?
Cheap apartments in Mount Vernon have an average cost of $361 which is $3,273 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mount Vernon.
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