What is the average apartment size in Mount Vernon?

The average size for a Mount Vernon, VA apartment is 842 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 Oct / 2025, the average rent in Mount Vernon is $1,728 per month, a 3.93% decrease from last year’s average of $1,799.

What is the average apartment size in Mount Vernon?

The typical apartment in Mount Vernon offers about 842 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Mount Vernon, VA 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 98% of rentals in this range.

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

In Mount Vernon, 27% of households rent while 73% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 22, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Mount Vernon is $1,728, a 3.93% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,799.

One-bedroom apartments provide 718 square feet for $1,648, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,752 offer 892 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,203 sq ft) for $2,050, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Mount Vernon, VA

Last updated: November 22, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,728	842 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,648	718 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,752	892 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,050	1,203 sq. ft.

Mount Vernon, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Mount Vernon, VA have decreased by 3.93% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,799 to $1,728.

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

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.

Do most people rent or own in Mount Vernon, VA?

1,294 or 27% of the households in Mount Vernon, VA are renter-occupied while 3,569 or 73% are owner-occupied.

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How Mount Vernon Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Richmond	$1,583
Arlington	$2,667
Alexandria	$2,158
Charlottesville	$2,091
Newport News	$1,424
Norfolk	$1,552
Virginia Beach	$1,728
Woodbridge	$2,080
Henrico	$1,581
Falls Church	$2,331
Tysons	$2,794
Lake Ridge	$1,948
Rose Hill	$2,217
Glassmanor	$1,651
Huntington	$2,110
Franconia	$2,429
Cherry Hill	$1,805
Lincolnia	$2,116
Woodlawn	$1,962
Groveton	$1,975
Mount Vernon	$1,728

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.