
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, IL from $400 (48 Rentals)
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Lincolnshire Manor

Tanglewood Apartments

Heritage Landing 55+ Apartments

Meadow Ridge Townhomes

Storyboard at SIU

ASHBURN COURT APARTMENTS

Cornerstone Place
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Saluki Apartments

Schilling Property Management

Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals)

University Mall and Walnut Street Apartments

Saint Germain Square

Brookside Apartments

G&R Rentals

Wedgewood Hills

The Metropolitan
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921 E Grand Ave

Georgetown Apartments

Aspen Court Apartments

Shawnee Village

Century Estates

Chesapeake

Gaslite Apartments

The Hill Apartments

Home Rentals Corporation
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909 Fairland St

McKay Manor

413 W Main St

510 Ellen Dr

272 S Shannon St

1208 Illinois Ave

304 N Main St

317 E Mill St

50 Orchard Dr
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40 Deerwood Park

79 Deerwood Park

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510 W 5th St

1009 Briarwood Rd

18 S Linden St

501 E Reeves St

500 S Washington St

103 N Russell St
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301 E Olive St

3 Briarwood Rd

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mount Vernon?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon Studio Apartments | $524 | $450 | $1,558 |
| Mount Vernon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $867 | $525 | $2,071 |
| Mount Vernon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,012 | $625 | $1,764 |
| Mount Vernon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,426 | $650 | $2,300 |
| Mount Vernon 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,241 | $295 | $2,080 |
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Cheapest Available Mount Vernon Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Mount Vernon, IL is a Studio unit found at Campus Edge priced from $450. ASHBURN COURT APARTMENTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mount Vernon apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Edge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $450 |
| ASHBURN COURT APARTMENTS | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $450 |
| Saluki Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $460 |
| McKay Manor | 1 Bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $475 |
| Schilling Property Management | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Saint Germain Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| The Metropolitan | Metropolis 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
| Shawnee Village | 1 BR /1 BA 62 and Older | 1BR,1BA | $846 |
| Chesapeake | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Gaslite Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, IL and Nearby
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mount Vernon area is the $0.89 price per square foot 1X1 Model at 2600 Fairway Dr in the starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Mount Vernon apartment is the 3 Bedrooms Model at Grand Place Apartments starting at $1,185 with a $1.08 price per square foot . 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2600 Fairway Dr | 1X1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.89 |
| Grand Place Apartments | 3 Bedrooms | 3BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Cedar Creek Rentals | Cedar Creek 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 900 on Park | Two Bedroom Furnished | 2BR,2BA | $0.82 |
| Chesapeake | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Chesterfield Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| McKay Manor | 1 Bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $0.64 |
| Schilling Property Management | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| The Metropolitan | Metropolis 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Saint Germain Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
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Best Local Schools in Mount Vernon, IL
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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 Campus Edge listed at $450.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Vernon Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Vernon Apartment is $475 at McKay Manor.
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 $700 at Schilling Property Management.
What is the most affordable Mount Vernon Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Mount Vernon Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Grand Place Apartments and starts from $1,185.
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Written by: Robin Stewart
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.
