Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Mount Vernon, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Mount Vernon
$2,225/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Mount Vernon is $2,225 per month as of September 2026. This is 17% above the national average rent, or $325 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mount Vernon
44
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, VA
Average rent prices in Mount Vernon have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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, VA
Rent prices in Mount Vernon vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mount Vernon is $1,887, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Mount Vernon run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,050.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,050 | 25% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,350 | 4% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $2,072 |  2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,824 | 3% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $5,250 | 7% | 34% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Mount Vernon | $2,225 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,887 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,050 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,200 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
25%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,072
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,824
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,250
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
34%
Mount Vernon
Average rent
$2,225
Apartments
Average rent
$1,887
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Mount Vernon, VA, 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, VA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Mount Vernon and Bailey's Crossroads by all bedroom counts and property types.
Mount Vernon
17%higher than the national median
30%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mount Vernon, VA is 10% lower than the median rent in Bailey's Crossroads, VA.
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1%$2,995
22%$1,800
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$2,250
$3,050
9%$2,800
6%Discover rentals in Mount Vernon, VA
5d+ ago
8131 Pinelake Ct, Mount Vernon, VA 22309
1 bed
1 bath
$900–$925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Mount Vernon
8032 Saint Annes Court - UL 1 #UL1, Mount Vernon, VA 22309
1 bed
1 bath
$900
House for rent
Available Aug 17
7h ago
Verified
3600 Buckman Rd, Mount Vernon, VA 22309
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,142–$1,775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Mount Vernon
4258 Buckman Rd #38, Mount Vernon, VA 22309
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Mount Vernon
8276 Safarian Way, Mount Vernon, VA 22309
3 beds
3 baths
$3,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Mount Vernon
5515 Woodlawn Manor Ct, Mount Vernon, VA 22309
2 beds
3 baths
$2,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Mount Vernon
5372 Bedford Ter #A, Mount Vernon, VA 22309
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
$2,600
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Mount Vernon
8036 Pantano Pl, Mount Vernon, VA 22309
1 bed
1 bath
$2,050
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Mount Vernon
5384 Bedford Ter #D, Mount Vernon, VA 22309
2 beds
2 baths
$2,050
Condo for rent
Available Aug 19
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Mount Vernon
8623 Beekman Pl #23D, Mount Vernon, VA 22309
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
Available Jun 20
2d ago
5401 Claymont Dr, Mount Vernon, VA 22309
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$1,775
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Mount Vernon
3931 Sonora Pl #80B, Mount Vernon, VA 22309
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
$2,325
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 1
7h ago
Verified
3600 Buckman Rd, Mount Vernon, VA 22309
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,142–$1,775
Apartment for rent
2d ago
8621 Woodward Ave, Mount Vernon, VA 22309
4 beds
3 baths
$4,300
House for rent
Available Sep 16
2d ago
5401 Claymont Dr, Mount Vernon, VA 22309
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$1,775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mount Vernon
4739 Neptune Dr #NA, Mount Vernon, VA 22309
5 beds
3.5 baths
$5,700
House for rent
Available Jan 15
1d ago
Condo for rent in Mount Vernon
4418 Pembrook Village Dr #121, Mount Vernon, VA 22309
2 beds
2 baths
$2,250
$2,150
Price drop
Condo for rent
8h ago
8424 Sky View Dr, Mount Vernon, VA 22309
3 beds
2 baths
$2,375–$2,450
Apartment for rent
2d ago
5401 Claymont Dr, Mount Vernon, VA 22309
2 beds
2 baths
$1,775
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Mount Vernon
3931 Sonora Pl #80B, Mount Vernon, VA 22309
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
$2,325
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 1
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Frequently asked questions for Mount Vernon, VA
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 $2,225 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mount Vernon?
Average rent prices in Mount Vernon have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.
How does Mount Vernon rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mount Vernon is 17% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $325 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 $89,000/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?
February offers the best rental deals in Mount Vernon with the lowest rents of the year, running about 12% below July's peak pricing. November also sees less competition, while March and June are the most competitive months with higher demand.
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).