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Meadow Ridge Townhomes
600 E Campus DrCarbondale, IL 62901
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Saluki Apartments
405 E College StCarbondale, IL 62901
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Campus Edge
820 W Freeman StCarbondale, IL 62901
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Cornerstone Place
250 S Lewis LnCarbondale, IL 62901
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Schilling Property Management
805 E Park StCarbondale, IL 62901
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Saint Germain Square
516 S Rawlings StCarbondale, IL 62901
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Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals)
1205 E Grand AveCarbondale, IL 62901
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Come Enjoy Ashburn Court Apartments
511 S Graham AveCarbondale, IL 62901
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University Mall and Walnut Street Apartments
1195 E Walnut StCarbondale, IL 62901
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Brookside Apartments
1200 E Grand AveCarbondale, IL 62901
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The Metropolitan
600 W Mill StCarbondale, IL 62901
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Wedgewood Hills
1061 E Park StCarbondale, IL 62901
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909 Fairland St
BentonIL62812
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115 N Cherry St
CentraliaIL62801
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728 Renshaw Ave
CarmiIL62821
400 E College St
EnergyIL62933
806 Rodd St
CartervilleIL62918
2053 Davisville Rd
Du QuoinIL62832
412 W Reed St
BentonIL62812
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730 Renshaw Ave
CarmiIL62821
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Mount Vernon, IL Local Guide
Downtown Mount Vernon by Paul Sableman is licensed under CC BY 2.0
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mount Vernon?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon Studio Apartments | $517 | $420 | $1,333 |
| Mount Vernon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $911 | $500 | $2,898 |
| Mount Vernon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,029 | $650 | $1,744 |
| Mount Vernon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,398 | $832 | $2,240 |
| Mount Vernon 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,176 | $295 | $2,000 |
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Cheapest Available Mount Vernon Apartments for Rent and Nearby
The cheapest available apartment rental in Mount Vernon, IL is a Studio unit found at Saluki Apartments priced from $420. Campus Edge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mount Vernon apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saluki Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $420 |
| Campus Edge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $450 |
| Saint Germain Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $565 |
| Come Enjoy Ashburn Court Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $595 |
| Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals) | Flat | 2BR,1BA | $700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, IL and Nearby
As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mount Vernon area is the $0.97 price per square foot Country Club House Model at Mountain Valley Properties -Carbondale in the starting from $2,240. The second greatest value Mount Vernon apartment is the 3 bedroom Model at 2707 Fairway Dr starting at $1,400 with a $1.00 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Mount Vernon apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Mountain Valley Properties -Carbondale | Country Club House | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.97 |
| 2707 Fairway Dr | 3 bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Centralia Estates | Unit 48 | 3BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| Five Star Realty and Gaslite Apartments | PALOMINO FLAT | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.80 |
| Cedar Creek Rentals | Cedar Creek 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals) | Flat | 2BR,1BA | $0.71 |
| Westmont Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Newly Renovated 2 Bedrooms! | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Saint Germain Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Ambassador Studio Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.33 |
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Best Local Schools in Mount Vernon, IL
DR Nick Osborne Primary Center
Mount Vernon School District 80
Public School - Grades K-3 (600)
2 out of 10
Mount Vernon High School
Mt Vernon Twp Hsd 201 School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1210)
4 out of 10
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41 / 100
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Most errands require a car
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39 / 100
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Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mount Vernon Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mount Vernon?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mount Vernon is at Saluki Apartments listed at $420.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Vernon Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Vernon Apartment is $565 at Saint Germain Square.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mount Vernon Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mount Vernon is starting from $700 at Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals).
What is the most affordable Mount Vernon Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Mount Vernon Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Centralia Estates and starts from $832.
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