What is the average apartment size in Mount Vernon?

The average size for a Mount Vernon, WA apartment is 793 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 Sep / 2025, the average rent in Mount Vernon is $1,600 per month, a 3.15% increase from last year’s average of $1,551.

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

In Mount Vernon, studios rent for $960 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,376 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,706 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Mount Vernon?

The typical apartment in Mount Vernon offers about 793 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 417 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 604 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 843 sq. ft.

Mount Vernon, WA 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 56% of rentals in this range.

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

In Mount Vernon, 38% of households rent while 62% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Mount Vernon is $1,600, a 3.15% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,551.

Studio Apartments at $960 offer the most budget-friendly option with 417 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 604 square feet for $1,376, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,706 offer 843 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Mount Vernon, WA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,600	793 sq. ft.
Studio	$960	417 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,376	604 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,706	843 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Mount Vernon, WA rent trends

Rental prices in Mount Vernon, WA have increased by 3.15% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,551 to $1,600.

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

The largest share of rentals in Mount Vernon, WA (56%) 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, WA?

4,998 or 38% of the households in Mount Vernon, WA are renter-occupied while 8,229 or 62% are owner-occupied.

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How Mount Vernon Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Mount Vernon	$1,600
Bothell	$2,284
Seattle	$2,252
Tacoma	$1,749
Bellevue	$2,751
Everett	$1,886
Spokane	$1,389
Vancouver	$1,781
Spokane Valley	$1,416
Kent	$1,954
Renton	$2,156
Mill Creek, WA	$2,299
Mountlake Terrace, WA	$2,008
Edmonds, WA	$1,937
Monroe, WA	$2,408
Marysville, WA	$2,200
Lynnwood, WA	$2,095
Arlington, WA	$2,118
Bellingham, WA	$1,792

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.