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Mt Vernon, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mt Vernon Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mt Vernon, MO is a 2 Beds unit found at Delmar Meadows in the Northwest neighborhood priced from $360. Deer Run Crossing in the Grand Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $635. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mt Vernon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Delmar Meadows2 BR2BR,1BA$360
Deer Run Crossing1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$635
Eaglewood Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath Unit in Nixa - Open Floor Plan1BR,1BA$699
The Field1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$755
Huntley Ridge East1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom + W/D Hookups - Upgraded1BR,1BA$795
Coryell CrossingStudioStudio,1BA$845
Park Place1 bedroom 1 bathroom -Look & Lease Special.1BR,1BA$850
Orchard Park ApartmentsStudio CStudio,1BA$890
Sherwood Village ApartmentsStudio-P2Studio,1BA$891
Chesterfield Village3 Bedroom, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt Vernon, MO and Nearby

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mt Vernon area is the $0.91 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at Sandstone Heights Apartments in the in the Southwest Springfield neighborhood starting from $1,421. The second greatest value Mt Vernon apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Townhome Model at The Woods Townhomes starting at $1,395 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Parkwest Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mt Vernon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sandstone Heights Apartments4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.91
The Woods Townhomes2 Bed 2 Bath Townhome2BR,2BA$1.08
Ben Steele SpringfieldDuplex2BR,2BA$1.04
South Valley Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.84
Chesterfield Village3 Bedroom, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.90
Republic Palms2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.05
Megan Lane Apartments2 bedroom / 2 bath (Bottom Two Floors)2BR,2BA$1.07
Delmar Meadows1 BR1BR,1BA$0.92
Eaglewood Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath Unit in Nixa - Open Floor Plan1BR,1BA$0.97
Deer Run Crossing1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.98

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Getting Around Mt Vernon, MO

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Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mt Vernon Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mt Vernon?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mt Vernon is at Coryell Crossing listed at $845.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mt Vernon Apartment is $635 at Deer Run Crossing.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mt Vernon Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mt Vernon is starting from $360 at Delmar Meadows.

What is the most affordable Mt Vernon Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mt Vernon Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Chesterfield Village and starts from $895.

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