What is the average apartment size in Mount Vernon, Baltimore City, Baltimore City County, MD?

The average size for a Mount Vernon, Baltimore City, Baltimore City County, MD apartment is 680 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Mount Vernon?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Mount Vernon is $1,525 per month, a 3.07% decrease from last years average of $1,573.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Mount Vernon?

In Mount Vernon, studios rent for $1,269 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,504 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,860 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,208 per month

What is the average apartment size in Mount Vernon?

The typical apartment in Mount Vernon offers about 680 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Mount Vernon?

Studio apartments in Mount Vernon average 437 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 646 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 986 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,293 sq. ft.

Mount Vernon, Baltimore City, Baltimore City County, MD Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Mount Vernon?

The typical rent budget in Mount Vernon ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 50% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Mount Vernon?

In Mount Vernon, 85% of households rent while 15% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 24, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Mount Vernon is $1,525, a 3.07% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,573.

Studio Apartments at $1,269 offer the most budget-friendly option with 437 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 646 square feet for $1,504, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,860 offer 986 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,293 sq ft) for $2,208, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Mount Vernon, Baltimore City, Baltimore City County, MD

Last updated: February 24, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,525	680 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,269	437 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,504	646 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,860	986 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,208	1,293 sq. ft.

Mount Vernon, Baltimore City, Baltimore City County, MD rent trends

Rental prices in Mount Vernon, Baltimore City, Baltimore City County, MD have decreased by 3.07% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,573 to $1,525.

What's the typical rent budget in Mount Vernon, Baltimore City, Baltimore City County, MD?

The largest share of rentals in Mount Vernon, Baltimore City, Baltimore City County, MD (50%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Mount Vernon, Baltimore City, Baltimore City County, MD?

1,407 or 85% of the households in Mount Vernon, Baltimore City, Baltimore City County, MD are renter-occupied while 247 or 15% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Mount Vernon?

West Hills $995/month

Frankford $1,013/month

Woodbourne Heights $1,041/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,634/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Mount Vernon?

Otterbein $2,530/month

Fells Point $2,530/month

Inner Harbor $2,658/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Baltimore City, MD By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Inner Harbor	$2,658
Fells Point	$2,530
Otterbein	$2,530
Canton Industrial Area	$2,277
Riverside	$2,251
Canton	$2,216
Middle East	$2,202
South Baltimore	$2,130
Downtown West Baltimore	$2,124
Tuscany - Canterbury	$2,110
Washington Hill	$2,098
Locust Point Industrial Area	$2,072
Roland Park	$1,953
Charles Village	$1,945
Hampden	$1,839
Mid - Town Belvedere	$1,791
Cross Country	$1,718
Bolton Hill	$1,681
Downtown Baltimore	$1,636
Fallstaff	$1,574
Mount Vernon	$1,525
Cheswolde	$1,493
Westgate	$1,461
Beechfield	$1,434
Franklintown	$1,416
Loch Raven	$1,403
University of Maryland	$1,392
Cylburn	$1,389
Oldtown	$1,368
Wakefield	$1,337
Glen	$1,321
Rosemont East	$1,306
Madison Park	$1,280
Brooklyn	$1,275
Lakeland	$1,274
New Northwood	$1,261
Hamilton Hills	$1,255
West Forest Park	$1,172
Ten Hills	$1,162
Central Park Heights	$1,109
Pen Lucy	$1,086
Reservoir Hill	$1,064
Glenham - Belhar	$1,063
Irvington	$1,054
East Arlington	$1,041
Woodbourne Heights	$1,041
Frankford	$1,013
West Hills	$995

Baltimore City | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Mount Vernon is 6% higher than in Beechfield

$1,525

Mount Vernon rent is the same as Baltimore City average

Average Rent $1,525

$1,434

Beechfield rent is 6% lower than Baltimore City average

Average Rent $1,434

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Mount Vernon apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.