Last updated on October 9, 2026

Average rent in
Mount Vernon, Baltimore, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Mount Vernon

$1,300/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Mount Vernon is $1,300 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.

$2.25

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mount Vernon

48

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mount Vernon rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Mount Vernon, Baltimore, MD

Average rent prices in Mount Vernon have decreased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Mount Vernon, Baltimore, MD

Rent prices in Mount Vernon vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mount Vernon is $1,299, whereas a house costs $1,525. 1-bedroom apartments in Mount Vernon run $1,299 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.

Listings

Studio

$1,100

3%

12%

1 bedroom

$1,299

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,950

1%

11%

3 bedroom

$1,469

4%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,299

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,469

Last 30 days

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Mount Vernon, Baltimore, MD, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Mount Vernon, Baltimore, MD compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Mount Vernon and Bolton Hill by all bedroom counts and property types.

Mount Vernon

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mount Vernon, Baltimore, MD is 13% lower than the median rent in Bolton Hill, Baltimore, MD.

Discover rentals in Mount Vernon, Baltimore, MD

The Avon at 6 E Read Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.4

Very good

The Avon at 6 E Read Street

6 E Read St, Baltimore, MD 21202

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$770–$1,025

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
912 St Paul Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.4

Very good

912 St Paul Street

912 Saint Paul St, Baltimore, MD 21202

2 beds

1 bath

$999

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
214 W Monument Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

214 W Monument Street

214 W Monument St, Baltimore, MD 21201

1 bed

1 bath

$1,025

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
914 N. Charles St – Your City Lifestyle Awaits! - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

914 N. Charles St – Your City Lifestyle Awaits!

914 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,070–$1,350

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Mount Vernon, Baltimore, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Mount Vernon rental market.

How much is rent in Mount Vernon?

The average rent in Mount Vernon is $1,300 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mount Vernon?

Average rent prices in Mount Vernon have decreased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Mount Vernon rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mount Vernon is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mount Vernon?

To comfortably afford rent in Mount Vernon, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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