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66 N 21st St

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Mount Vernon, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mount Vernon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mount Vernon area of Columbus, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older priced from $300. Belmont Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $425. Here are the most affordable Mount Vernon apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudio2BR,1BA$300
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio,1BA$425
BroadmoorStudioStudio,1BA$695
Franklin Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Renovated1BR,1BA$699
Microliving @ 260 S 4th StreetStudioStudio,1BA$809
Coves at Columbus on Mayfield Placebex1x11BR,1BA$815
610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$839
Legacy Pointe at Poindexter Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$840
161 W Hubbard Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$845
Clifton Woods Apartments*2 BD 1 BA*2BR,1BA$860

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, OH

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mount Vernon area is the $1.02 price per square foot 5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom Model at 610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC in the in the Near East Side neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Mount Vernon apartment is the 1980 E 5th Ave Model at 1980 E 5th Ave starting at $1,840 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Near East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mount Vernon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
610 - ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom5BR,5BA$1.02
1980 E 5th Ave1980 E 5th Ave4BR,2BA$1.08
One Short NorthTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
414 E 12th Ave3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.08
1871 N 4th St2 Beds2BR,1BA$0.94
Chittenden Ave 34 UL2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.08
726 N High St, Unit 726.5Unit2B726 N High St1BR,1BA$1.00
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.98
The Abigail2B1B - Custom Lx22BR,1BA$1.05
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Vernon

What type of rentals are currently available in Mount Vernon?

There are currently 1335 Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, OH with pricing that ranges from $300 to $8,000. There are also 211 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mount Vernon ranging from $725 to $7,350.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mount Vernon?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mount Vernon ranges from $725 to $7,350 with an average monthly rent of $3,251.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mount Vernon?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mount Vernon range from $1,075 to $7,425, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,080 to $5,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,119.

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