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property at 39 Dunston Ave

$1,500

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39 Dunston Ave

YonkersNY10701
property at 32 N Bond St

$1,700

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32 N Bond St

Mount VernonNY10550

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Mount Vernon, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mount Vernon, NY

Pricing Updated: 07/06/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Mount Vernon, NY area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Mount Vernon Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
South Side$4,400$1,20030
North Side$4,475$1,64033

Cheapest Available Mount Vernon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mount Vernon, NY is a Studio unit found at Garito Manor 62 and Older in the Chester Heights neighborhood priced from $1,367. The Williamsburg in the Chester Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,465. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mount Vernon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garito Manor 62 and OlderStudio - KitchenetteStudio,1BA$1,367
The WilliamsburgStudioStudio,1BA$1,465
115 N 5th Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,700
Skyline New RochelleDickinsStudio,1BA$2,010
Shearwood Station1 Bedroom 1 Bath- A031BR,1BA$2,220

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, NY

As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mount Vernon area is the $2.53 price per square foot 239 Kingston Ave Model at 239 Kingston Ave, Unit apartment on 2 floors in the in the Lawrence Park West neighborhood starting from $5,500. The second greatest value Mount Vernon apartment is the 616 S 8th Ave Model at 616 S 8th Ave, Unit 2nd floor starting at $2,500 with a $2.36 price per square foot in the Pelham Bay Park 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.
239 Kingston Ave, Unit apartment on 2 floors239 Kingston Ave3BR,2BA$2.53
616 S 8th Ave, Unit 2nd floor616 S 8th Ave2BR,1BA$2.36
209 Tibbetts Rd, Unit 2nd Floor209 Tibbetts Rd2BR,1BA$2.68
2931 Mickle Ave, Unit 1st floor2931 Mickle Ave1BR,1BA$2.70
22 Sherwood Ave, Unit 222 Sherwood Ave3BR,1BA$3.20
106 Kraft Ave, Unit 2106 Kraft Ave1BR,1BA$3.00
412 Bronx River1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.97
The Marquee1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$3.20
The WilliamsburgStudioStudio ,1BA$3.12
Garito Manor 62 and OlderStudio - KitchenetteStudio ,1BA$3.22

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Mount Vernon, NY
Population: 67,593

Ranked #544

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Vernon

What type of rentals are currently available in Mount Vernon?

There are currently 1356 Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $10,360. There are also 119 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mount Vernon ranging from $1,200 to $14,000.

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 $1,200 to $14,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,620.

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 $2,975 to $10,360, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $10,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,200.

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