What is the average apartment size in Mount Vernon?

The average size for a Mount Vernon, NY apartment is 813 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 Jul / 2025, the average rent in Mount Vernon is $2,183 per month, a 7.35% increase from last year’s average of $2,034.

What is the average apartment size in Mount Vernon?

The typical apartment in Mount Vernon offers about 813 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Mount Vernon, NY Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Mount Vernon ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 65% of rentals in this range.

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

In Mount Vernon, 58% of households rent while 42% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 17, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Mount Vernon is $2,183, a 7.35% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,034.

One-bedroom apartments provide 777 square feet for $2,144, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,408 offer 987 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Mount Vernon, NY

Last updated: October 17, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,183	813 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,144	777 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,408	987 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Mount Vernon, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Mount Vernon, NY have increased by 7.35% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,034 to $2,183.

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

The largest share of rentals in Mount Vernon, NY (65%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

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

16,813 or 58% of the households in Mount Vernon, NY are renter-occupied while 12,228 or 42% are owner-occupied.

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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.