Average Rent in Mount Vernon, WA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Mount Vernon, WA

Average rent prices in Mount Vernon have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 13% 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, WA

Rent prices in Mount Vernon vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mount Vernon is $1,795, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Mount Vernon run $1,595 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,845.


Studio	$1,425	1%	75%
1 bedroom	$1,672	9%	90%
2 bedroom	$1,900	3%	8%
3 bedroom	$2,800	2%	4%
4 bedroom	$3,000	1%	2%


Apartments	$1,795	4%	No Change
Condos	$3,750	2%	No Change
Houses	$3,000	3%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,425

Last 30 days

Last year

75%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,672

Last 30 days

Last year

90%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

Last year

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

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

Mount Vernon

Median rent price$2,147

12%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,700

12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mount Vernon, WA is 26% higher than the median rent in Abbotsford, BC.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

$1,700

$2,800

$2,154

$1,797

$1,900

$2,761

$1,795

$2,100

$2,158

$1,845

$1,937

$2,158

Cost of living in Mount Vernon, WA

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses accrued by most renters	Average cost compared to national average
Goods & Services	12% higher
Groceries	9% higher
Health	19% higher
Housing	38% higher
Transportation	17% higher
Utilities	5% higher

Discover rentals in Mount Vernon, WA

New Moon - 1314 S 2nd- 4 units - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.9

Very good

New Moon - 1314 S 2nd- 4 units

1314 S 2nd St, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

3d ago

Excellent

Verified

Cascade West

1521 North 26th Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,565–$2,095

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 7

Call

2d ago

8.8

Very good

The 1900 Apartments

1900 S 3rd St, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

2 beds

1 bath

$1,795

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

1705

705 N 1st St, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

Apartment for rent

Holt - 6th Street - 3 units - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.1

Very good

Holt - 6th Street - 3 units

705 N 6th St, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

2 beds

2 baths

$1,900

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

HansenJ#3

1020 S 16th St, Mount Vernon, WA 98274

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Peitz

1802/1804 North 40th Place, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

3 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

House for rent in Mount Vernon

20542 Bulson Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98274

3 beds

2 baths

$2,450

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Mount Vernon, WA

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 $2,147 per month as of August 22, 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 13% since last year.

How does Mount Vernon rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mount Vernon is 12% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $222 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 $86,000/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?

April offers the lowest rents in Mount Vernon, running about 17% below August prices, which see the highest rents of the year. Timing your search for spring can deliver meaningful savings compared to peak summer months.

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).