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property at 317 S Market St

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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317 S Market St

Mt VernonMO65712
property at 719 S Market St

$1,200

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719 S Market St

Mt VernonMO65712

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Eko Park Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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1744 W Catalpa StSpringfield, MO 65807
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Tall Grass Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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1029 W Battlefield StSpringfield, MO 65807
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Scenic Meadows

1110 S Scenic AveSpringfield, MO 65802
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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 1 Bed unit found at Monett Meadows (Sunset Villa Apartments) priced from $650. Monett Meadows has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $726. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mt Vernon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monett Meadows (Sunset Villa Apartments)1 bed /1 bath1BR,1BA$650
Monett MeadowsTwo Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$726
Eaglewood Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath Unit in Nixa - Open Floor Plan1BR,1BA$765
Park57StudioStudio,1BA$790
Park Place1.1 second floor upgraded1BR,1BA$850
Hunters GlenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$864
The Field1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$885
Maple Gardens1.11BR,1BA$895
Fairfield Village1.1 Upgraded1BR,1BA$895
Sherwood Village ApartmentsStudio-P1Studio,1BA$908

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

As of July 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mt Vernon area is the $0.85 price per square foot D Model at Vintage Park in the in the Christian County neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Mt Vernon apartment is the Duplex Model at Ben Steele Springfield starting at $1,295 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Southwest Springfield 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.
Vintage ParkD2BR,2BA$0.85
Ben Steele SpringfieldDuplex2BR,2BA$1.08
South Valley Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.92
Tall Grass Apartments3x23BR,2BA$1.08
Willow Creek2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.01
Chesterfield Village3 Bedroom, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.05
The Pavilion on Battlefield2x22BR,2BA$1.05
Coryell Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.08
Eaglewood Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath Unit in Nixa - Open Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1.06
Monett MeadowsTwo Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.03

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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 Park57 listed at $790.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mt Vernon Apartment is $650 at Monett Meadows (Sunset Villa Apartments).

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 $726 at Monett 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 $1,045.

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