Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 9, 2026
Average rent in
Mount Vernon, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on November 9, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Mount Vernon, NY rents increased modestly year over year, with a current median of $2,739/month. This represents a $39 per month rise compared to last year, indicating a slight upward trend in rental prices.
Compared to national trends
Mount Vernon rents are 44.2% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median. This positions Mount Vernon as a pricier metro for renters seeking urban options near New York City.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $1,900/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,000/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,600/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $3,450/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,000/month. These figures reflect the range of rents by bedroom size in Mount Vernon.
Median rent
Median rent in Mount Vernon
$2,739/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Mount Vernon is $2,739 per month as of November 2026. This is 44% above the national average rent, or $839 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mount Vernon
54
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $2,672, whereas a house costs $3,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Mount Vernon run $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,900 | No Change | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $2,000 | No Change |  5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,600 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,450 | 1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $4,000 | 29% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
North Side | $2,700 | |
South Side | $2,750 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,672 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,532 | 44% | 31% | |
Houses | $3,700 | 57% | 3% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,900
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,450
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
29%
Last year
3%
North Side
Average rent
$2,700
South Side
Average rent
$2,750
Apartments
Average rent
$2,672
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,532
Last 30 days
44%
Last year
31%
Houses
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
57%
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
44%higher than the national median
31%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mount Vernon, NY is 10% higher than the median rent in Bergenfield, NJ.
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3%Discover rentals in Mount Vernon, NY
5d+ ago
North Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon
222 N 6th Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
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
South Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon
271 S Fulton Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10553
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
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
South Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon
352 S 10th Ave #1, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
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
Available Jul 20
5d+ ago
North Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
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
North Side house for rent in Mount Vernon
54 Vernon Pkwy, Mount Vernon, NY 10552
3 beds
3 baths
$6,500
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.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
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
North Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon
149 Chester St, Mount Vernon, NY 10552
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
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
North Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon
10 N Bond St #1B, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
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
Available Jul 20
3d ago
North Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon
4 beds
2.5 baths
$5,850
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
South Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon
112 S 12th Ave #1, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
3 beds
1 bath
$3,300
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
Available Jul 20
5d+ ago
South Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon
36 S 15th Ave #1, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
3 beds
1 bath
$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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
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
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
Available Aug 9
3d ago
North Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon
4 beds
2.5 baths
$5,850
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
North Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon
4 beds
2 baths
$4,500
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
North Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon
122 N 7th Ave #1, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
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
North Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
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
4d ago
North Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon
128 N Columbus Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10553
3 beds
1 bath
$3,811
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
North Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon
131 E Prospect Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
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
Available Nov 3
5d+ ago
South Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon
251 S 5th Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
3 beds
1 bath
$2,750
Price dropped $250Fees 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
North Side apartment for rent in Mount Vernon
33 E Grand St #C3C, Mount Vernon, NY 10552
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
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
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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 $2,739 per month as of November 7, 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 increased by 1% since last year.
How does Mount Vernon rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mount Vernon is 44% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $839 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 $110,000/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).