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Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Mount Vernon, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Mount Vernon
$757/mo
30%vs previous year
The average rent in Mount Vernon is $757 per month as of October 2026. This is 60% below the national average rent, or $1,142 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mount Vernon
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Mount Vernon rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Mount Vernon, IL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Mount Vernon, IL
Average rent prices in Mount Vernon have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 30% 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, IL
Rent prices in Mount Vernon vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mount Vernon is $760, whereas a house costs $755. 1-bedroom apartments in Mount Vernon run $543 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $760.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,000 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $543 | 22% | 28% | |
2 bedroom | $730 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $780 | No Change | 20% | |
4 bedroom | $755 | No Change | 60% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Mount Vernon, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $760 | No Change | 24% | |
Houses | $755 |  122% | 11% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,000
1 bedroom
Average rent
$543
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
28%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$730
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$780
Last year
20%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$755
Last year
60%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Mount Vernon, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$760
Last year
24%
Houses
Average rent
$755
Last 30 days
122%
Last year
11%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Mount Vernon, IL, 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, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Mount Vernon and Benton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Mount Vernon
60%lower than the national median
49%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mount Vernon, IL is 21% lower than the median rent in Benton, IL.
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16%Discover rentals in Mount Vernon, IL
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mount Vernon
7 Fairway Dr #NA, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
4 beds
3 baths
$3,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 15
1d ago
Verified
4100 Willow Spgs, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
2–3 beds
1 bath
$760–$882
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mount Vernon
7 Fairway Dr #NA, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
4 beds
3 baths
$3,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 15
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Frequently asked questions for Mount Vernon, IL
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 $757 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mount Vernon?
Average rent prices in Mount Vernon have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 30% since last year.
How does Mount Vernon rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mount Vernon is 60% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,142 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 $30,000/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).