Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Mount Vernon, IN

Median rent

Median rent in Mount Vernon

$1,065/mo

increased by78%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mount Vernon is $1,065 per month as of October 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $835 less per month.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mount Vernon

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mount Vernon rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Mount Vernon, IN

Average rent prices in Mount Vernon have increased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 78% 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, IN

Rent prices in Mount Vernon vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mount Vernon is $785, whereas a house costs $1,155. 1-bedroom apartments in Mount Vernon run $780 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$2,088

-

10%

1 bedroom

$825

13%

39%

2 bedroom

$1,088

9%

81%

3 bedroom

$1,250

42%

64%

4 bedroom

$1,800

3%

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,088

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

39%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,088

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

81%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

42%

Last year

64%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Mount Vernon, IN, 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, IN compare to other cities?

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

Mount Vernon

Median rent price$1,065
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$962
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mount Vernon, IN is 11% higher than the median rent in Benton, IL.

Discover rentals in Mount Vernon, IN

309 Green Valley Dr #71 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Mount Vernon

2 beds

1 bath

$685

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.
Riverview Apartments of Mt.Vernon - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Riverview Apartments of Mt.Vernon

S Edson St, Mount Vernon, IN 47620

2–3 beds

1 bath

$710–$785

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.
8000 Ford Rd S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Mount Vernon

Comfortable Country Living with Covered Patio & Garage

8000 Ford Rd S, Mount Vernon, IN 47620

4 beds

1 bath

$1,345

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, IN

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 $1,065 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mount Vernon?

Average rent prices in Mount Vernon have increased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 78% since last year.

How does Mount Vernon rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mount Vernon is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $835 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 $43,000/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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