Last updated on June 26, 2026

Average rent in
Mount Vernon, NY

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Mount Vernon, NY rent rose 5.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,638/month. Renters are paying $270 more per month on average than last year, though the month-to-month rent slipped 9.6% in June 2026.

  • Compared to national trends

    Mount Vernon runs 35.3% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it above average in cost for renters while offering a modest total rental inventory of 71 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Mount Vernon rent for about $1,800/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,150/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,600/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,300/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,900/month. This range reflects the spread across bedroom sizes for renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents in Mount Vernon climbed 9.8% year over year, outpacing the citywide increase of 5.5%. This segment's growth indicates stronger demand for smaller units compared to the broader market.

Median rent

Median rent in Mount Vernon

$2,637/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mount Vernon is $2,637 per month as of June 2026. This is 35% above the national average rent, or $687 more per month.

$2.77

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mount Vernon

71

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mount Vernon rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 decreased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Mount Vernon run $2,171 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,600.

Listings

Studio

$1,800

5%

15%

1 bedroom

$2,150

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,600

4%

9%

3 bedroom

$3,300

No Change

16%

4 bedroom

$3,900

6%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

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$2,637
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,595
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mount Vernon, NY is 2% higher than the median rent in Bergenfield, NJ.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$2,595

increased by10%
Last year
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$2,500

decreased by28%
Last year
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$3,505

decreased by2%
Last year
Englewood

$2,934

decreased by4%
Last year
Fort Lee

$3,194

increased by11%
Last year
Hastings On Hudson

$3,190

increased by14%
Last year

Discover rentals in Mount Vernon, NY

242 S Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon

Come with a good mindset

242 S Ave #1, Mount Vernon, NY 10550

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

4 N Bleeker St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon – Beautiful Renovated 2-Bedroom Apartment for Rent

4 N Bleeker St, Mount Vernon, NY 10550

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

7 Monroe St #3A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon

$2,3”” 2200 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In Mount Vernon With Great Amenities

7 Monroe St #3A, Mount Vernon, NY 10550

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

148 Claremont Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon

APARTMENT - Mount Vernon, NY

148 Claremont Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10550

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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 $2,637 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mount Vernon?

Average rent prices in Mount Vernon have decreased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $687 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 $106,000/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?

Mount Vernon's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,100 per month, while 2-bedroom units reach around $2,600 monthly. Both apartment sizes experienced increases from the previous year, with 1-bedrooms rising 7.1% and 2-bedrooms climbing 4.2%.

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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