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Mount Vernon, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mount Vernon Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mount Vernon, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Stony Brook Apartments in the Gum Springs neighborhood priced from $1,108. Meadow Woods in the Gum Springs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,279. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mount Vernon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stony Brook ApartmentsOne-bedroom1BR,1BA$1,108
Meadow WoodsWilsonStudio,1BA$1,279
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft1BR,1BA$1,435
Washington Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B1BR,1BA$1,440
The Landings 2One BR/One BA 60% AMI 1BR,1BA$1,500

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

As of January 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mount Vernon area is the $2.21 price per square foot 2x2 1035 Model at Oaks of Woodlawn in the in the Loisdale Estates neighborhood starting from $2,290. The second greatest value Mount Vernon apartment is the Type B - 1 bedroom w/den Model at Skyview Apartments starting at $1,850 with a $2.22 price per square foot in the Gum Springs 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.
Oaks of Woodlawn2x2 10352BR,2BA$2.21
Skyview ApartmentsType B - 1 bedroom w/den1BR,1BA$2.22
Stony Brook ApartmentsThree-bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.91
Washington Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B1BR,1BA$1.95
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 735 sqft1BR,1BA$2.19
Lafayette Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.10
Courts Of Mount VernonA11BR,1BA$2.24
The Residences at North Hill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
Haven Huntley Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.43
The Landings 2One BR/One BA 60% AMI 1BR,1BA$2.31

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Vernon

What type of rentals are currently available in Mount Vernon?

There are currently 46 Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,108 to $4,585. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mount Vernon ranging from $800 to $8,004.

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 $800 to $8,004 with an average monthly rent of $3,946.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!