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Mount Vernon, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Mount Vernon, VA have decreased by 5.5% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,798 to $1,699.

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,741, the average rent in Mount Vernon, VA is $1,699.

Average rent in Mount Vernon, VA

$1,699/mo Mount Vernon, VA average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Mount Vernon, VA is $1,699.

    What's the typical rent budget in Mount Vernon, VA?

    Around 2% of Alexandria’s apartments are in the $2,001-$2,500 price range. 98% of apartments are priced between $1,501-$2,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Mount Vernon, VA (98%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Mount Vernon, VA

    14 /100
    Car-Dependent
    39 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 14, Bike Score®: 39

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the average rent in Mount Vernon, VA?

    The average rent in Mount Vernon, VA is $1,900.

    What type of rental buildings are in Mount Vernon, VA?

    In Mount Vernon 27% of the housing is rented out compared to 73% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 10% of Mount Vernon's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 61% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 18% are single-family rentals.

    What do typical apartment communities look like in Mount Vernon, VA?

    The average age of rental buildings in Mount Vernon is 50 years old, with none being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which all are garden-style apartment communities, none are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

    What apartment floorplans are common in Mount Vernon, VA?

    Rental apartments in Mount Vernon come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 0% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 35% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 55% of all rentals in Mount Vernon. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

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