
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Side Neighborhood of Mount Vernon, NY from $1,000 (10 Rentals)
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120 Washington St, Unit 3

126 S 11th Ave, Unit 3

Whitney Young Manor

4020 Harper Ave
South Side, Mount Vernon, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Side Studio Apartments | $2,172 | $1,039 | $2,736 |
South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,668 | $1,640 | $7,000 |
South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,432 | $1,856 | $7,800 |
South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,255 | $2,362 | $4,200 |
South Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,245 | $2,635 | $3,900 |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Side Neighborhood of Mount Vernon, NY.
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Cheapest Available South Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Side area of Mount Vernon, NY is a Studio unit found at The Williamsburg priced from $1,465. Parkledge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,856. Here are the most affordable South Side apartments for rent in Mount Vernon, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Williamsburg | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,465 |
Parkledge Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,856 |
The Princeton | A, F | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Side, NY
As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Side area is the $1.60 price per square foot 113 S 12th Ave Model at 113 S 12th Ave, Unit 2nd floor in the in the Chester Heights neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value South Side apartment is the 340 Highland Ave Model at 340 Highland Ave, Unit 1st floor starting at $3,250 with a $2.32 price per square foot in the Chester Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Side apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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113 S 12th Ave, Unit 2nd floor | 113 S 12th Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.60 |
340 Highland Ave, Unit 1st floor | 340 Highland Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.32 |
320 S 9th Ave, Unit 2nd | 320 S 9th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
207 Stevens Ave, Unit 1 | 207 Stevens Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.56 |
The Horizon At Fleetwood | 1 BEDROOM BALCONY | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
Motif | A3-ALT 5 | 1BR,1BA | $4.25 |
Parkledge Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.81 |
126 S 11th Ave, Unit 3 | 126 S 11th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
The Princeton | A, F | Studio ,1BA | $3.90 |
The Williamsburg | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.12 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Side, Mount Vernon, NY
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in South Side, Mount Vernon, NY
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Getting Around the South Side Neighborhood in Mount Vernon, NY
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
48 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
59 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Side is under $2,811.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Side?
The cheapest apartment in South Side is The Williamsburg which is listed at $1,640, while the average apartment in South Side costs $4,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Side?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in South Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Side?
Cheap apartments in South Side have an average cost of $529 which is $3,971 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Side.
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