Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, IA from $400 (28 Rentals)

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795 4th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

795 4th Ave

795 4th AveMarion, IA 52302

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2701 5th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2701 5th Ave

2701 5th AveMarion, IA 52302
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850 Bridgit Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

850 Bridgit Ln

850 Bridgit LnCedar Rapids, IA 52403
property at 1712 A Ave NE

1712 A Ave NE

Cedar RapidsIA52402
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Residence on 11th
2 Bedroom Apartments

Residence on 11th

901 S 11th StMarion, IA 52302
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Tulip Tree Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tulip Tree Apartments

728 Oakbrook DrMarion, IA 52302
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Mount Vernon, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mount Vernon Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mount Vernon, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Grand View Apartments priced from $440. Country Club View in the Mound View neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mount Vernon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grand View Apartments1bd1BR,1BA$440
Country Club View1 BR/ BA1BR,1BA$525
1810 A Ave NE1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$595
Waterford Arms1-Bedroom 1-Bathroom1BR,1BA$675
Meadowview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$675
Harris Oak Hill Apartments1 Bedroom Restricted1BR,1BA$695
Oak Hill Jackson Brickstones1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$710
C Street Townhomes2 bedrrom -side by side townhome2BR,2BA$725
North Ridge2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$725
Continental Terrace Apartments+$30/Mo. Utility Fee1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, IA and Nearby

As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mount Vernon area is the $0.83 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Flats Model at Regal Townhomes in the starting from $850. The second greatest value Mount Vernon apartment is the Beautiful 2 Bedroom/1 Bath Apartment with Washe... Model at Lynnwood Estates starting at $1,045 with a $1.05 price per square foot . 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.
Regal Townhomes2 Bedroom Flats2BR,1BA$0.83
Lynnwood EstatesBeautiful 2 Bedroom/1 Bath Apartment with Washe...2BR,1BA$1.05
Chapel Ridge MarionTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.01
C Street Townhomes2 bedrrom -side by side townhome2BR,2BA$0.84
Kerry Manor Apartments2 Bedroom x 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.04
North Ridge2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.91
Country Club View1 BR/ BA1BR,1BA$0.70
Waterford Arms1-Bedroom 1-Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.00
1810 A Ave NE1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.96
Grand View Apartments1bd1BR,1BA$0.82

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Getting Around Mount Vernon, IA

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38 / 100

Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mount Vernon Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Vernon Apartment is $440 at Grand View Apartments.

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 $515 at Grand View Apartments.

What is the most affordable Mount Vernon Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mount Vernon Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Chapel Ridge Marion and starts from $1,075.

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