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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mount Vernon, NY

Pricing Updated: 05/22/2026

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
North Side$3,711$1,64034
South Side$4,400$1,75015

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
Shearwood StationStudio -S1Studio,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, NY

As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mount Vernon area is the $2.53 price per square foot 21 Drake Ave Model at 21 Drake Ave, Unit 1FL in the in the Glenwood Lake neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Mount Vernon apartment is the 3327 Corsa Ave Model at 3327 Corsa Ave, Unit 2 starting at $3,200 with a $2.13 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.
21 Drake Ave, Unit 1FL21 Drake Ave4BR,1BA$2.53
3327 Corsa Ave, Unit 23327 Corsa Ave3BR,2BA$2.13
25 Overlook St, Unit 2nd25 Overlook St3BR,1BA$2.31
555 Kimball Ave, Unit 555 kimball555 Kimball Ave3BR,1.5BA$2.50
209 Tibbetts Rd, Unit 1st floor209 Tibbetts Rd2BR,1BA$2.68
86 Edgewood Ave, Unit 2E86 Edgewood Ave2BR,1BA$2.70
4137 Boyd Ave, Unit Apt 24137 Boyd Ave1BR,1BA$2.00
357 Bedford Ave, Unit 3rd Floor 2 Bedroom Apartment357 Bedford Ave2BR,1BA$2.40
412 Bronx River1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.97
369 Mayflower Ave, Unit A1369 Mayflower Ave1BR,1BA$2.47

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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 $9,650. There are also 103 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mount Vernon ranging from $1,200 to $14,995.

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 $14,995 with an average monthly rent of $5,813.

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 $2,800 to $9,650, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 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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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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