Last updated on August 11, 2026

Average rent in
Mount Vernon, NY

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Mount Vernon rent stands today

    Mount Vernon, NY rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,600/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with no meaningful change in rent levels.

  • Compared to national trends

    Mount Vernon runs 35.1% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market for renters compared to many other metros.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios and 2-bedrooms in Mount Vernon sit around $2,600/month, 1-bedrooms are lower at $2,200/month, while 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms rise to $3,300/month and $4,000/month respectively. Apartments make up 88% of total rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents in Mount Vernon increased by 52.9% year over year, diverging strongly from the citywide flat trend. This segment's rise reflects a distinct local dynamic compared to overall market stability.

Median rent

Median rent in Mount Vernon

$2,600/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Mount Vernon is $2,600 per month as of August 2026. This is 35% above the national average rent, or $675 more per month.

$2.89

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mount Vernon

57

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mount Vernon rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Mount Vernon, NY

Average rent prices in Mount Vernon have remained the same 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, NY

Rent prices in Mount Vernon vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mount Vernon is $2,600, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Mount Vernon run $2,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,600.

Listings

Studio

$2,600

18%

57%

1 bedroom

$2,200

2%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,600

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,300

No Change

9%

4 bedroom

$4,000

1%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

57%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

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

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

Mount Vernon

Median rent price$2,600
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mount Vernon, NY is 4% higher than the median rent in Bergenfield, NJ.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Bergenfield

$2,500

increased by1%
Last year
Bronxville

$3,200

increased by10%
Last year
Edgewater

$3,865

increased by7%
Last year
Englewood

$2,850

Flat
Last year
Fort Lee

$3,200

increased by9%
Last year
Hastings On Hudson

$2,770

decreased by19%
Last year

Discover rentals in Mount Vernon, NY

352 S 10th Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon

2BR apartment in Tenth Ave Mt Vernon for RENT - Call and Text (914) 221-7575

352 S 10th Ave #1, Mount Vernon, NY 10550

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 20

125 N 5th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon

Apartment for rent

165 E 3rd St ##Unit - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

South Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon

165 E 3rd St, Unit #2E, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 AMCL Realty (914) 221-1999

165 E 3rd St ##Unit, Mount Vernon, NY 10550

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

Apartment for rent

107 N High St ##Unit - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

North Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon

107 N High St, Unit #3, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 AMCL Realty (914) 221-1999

107 N High St ##Unit, Mount Vernon, NY 10550

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Mount Vernon, NY

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 $2,600 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mount Vernon?

Average rent prices in Mount Vernon have remained the same 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 35% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $675 more 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 $104,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Mount Vernon?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Mount Vernon average around $2,140/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,660/month.

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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