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Last updated on September 25, 2026
Average rent in
Mount Vernon, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on September 25, 2026
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Property type
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. Month over month, rents increased 3.8%.
Compared to national trends
Mount Vernon runs 36.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with a total of 72 rentals available for choice.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios and 2-bedrooms in Mount Vernon sit around $2,600/month, 1-bedrooms are lower at $2,195/month, while 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms rise to $3,350/month and $4,000/month respectively. Apartments make up 87.1% of rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Mount Vernon
$2,600/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Mount Vernon is $2,600 per month as of September 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $700 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mount Vernon
72
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Mount Vernon rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Mount Vernon, NY
Average rent prices in Mount Vernon have increased 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, NY
Rent prices in Mount Vernon vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mount Vernon is $2,550, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Mount Vernon run $2,197 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,600 |  1% |  52% | |
1 bedroom | $2,195 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,600 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $3,350 | 3% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $4,000 | 3% | 18% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
North Side | $2,500 | |
South Side | $2,600 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,550 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,366 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $4,000 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
52%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,350
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
18%
North Side
Average rent
$2,500
South Side
Average rent
$2,600
Apartments
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,366
Houses
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
2%
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
37%higher than the national median
29%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mount Vernon, NY is 6% higher than the median rent in Bergenfield, NJ.
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3%Discover rentals in Mount Vernon, NY
1d ago
North Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon
222 N 6th Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
1d ago
South Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon
271 S Fulton Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10553
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon
352 S 10th Ave #1, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 20
5d+ ago
South Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
North Side house for rent in Mount Vernon
54 Vernon Pkwy, Mount Vernon, NY 10552
3 beds
3 baths
$6,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
North Side townhouse for rent in Mount Vernon
70 Elm Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
Studio
0 baths
$4,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
South Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon
574 E 3rd St #1, Mount Vernon, NY 10553
2 beds
1 bath
$3,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
North Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon
525 N Macquesten Pkwy, Mount Vernon, NY 10552
1 bed
1 bath
$3,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon
165 E 3rd St #2E, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 9
5d+ ago
North Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon
107 N High St #3, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 9
5d+ ago
South Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon
149 W 5th St #1, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 20
5d+ ago
North Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon
15 N Bond St #1, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 20
5d+ ago
North Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon
14 E Devonia Ave #1, Mount Vernon, NY 10552
3 beds
2 baths
$4,200
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 9
5d+ ago
South Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon
106 E 5th St, Mount Vernon, NY 10553
2 beds
1 bath
$2,728
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
North Side house for rent in Mount Vernon
20 Mersereau Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10553
4 beds
2.5 baths
$6,300
House for rent
2h ago
North Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon
33 William St #5K, Mount Vernon, NY 10552
2 beds
1 bath
$2,403
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
North Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
21h ago
206 N Terrace Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
North Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon
222 N 6th Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
1d ago
South Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon
271 S Fulton Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10553
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
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 September 19, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mount Vernon?
Average rent prices in Mount Vernon have increased 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 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 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?
January offers the lowest rents in Mount Vernon, while December sees peak pricing with an 8.7% difference between the two months. April and May are the most competitive months with higher demand relative to available inventory.
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).