Average Rent in Mount Vernon, VA

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Current Versus Historical Mount Vernon, VA Rents

Mount Vernon rentals average $1,725 for a 1-bedroom rental to $4,150 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,425, or roughly $26 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,655 (-39.36%) year-over-year from $4,205 to $2,550. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $70 (-4.12%) year-over-year from $1,700 to $1,630. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $117 (-5.15%) year-over-year from $2,267 to $2,150. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $234 (7.90%) year-over-year from $2,966 to $3,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $651 (18.59%) year-over-year from $3,500 to $4,150. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.11% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.61% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.46% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.96% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$31.62	$1,630	$1,700 (-4.12%)	$1,590 (2.52%)
2 BR	$26.91	$2,150	$2,267 (-5.15%)	$1,931 (11.35%)
3 BR	$23.95	$3,200	$2,966 (7.90%)	$2,658 (20.38%)
4+ BR	$18.00	$4,150	$3,500 (18.59%)	$3,616 (14.76%)

Historical Rents in Mount Vernon, VA

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Top Cities Near Mount Vernon

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Mount Vernon. The average rent in Mount Vernon is currently $2,850 per month. Our records show that Alexandria, VA, with an average rent of $2,700, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Mount Vernon, VA is Franconia, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,000 per month.

Let's compare Mount Vernon, VA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 15.13% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Mount Vernon, VA are about 26.74% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 20.00% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Mount Vernon, VA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alexandria, VA	$1,600	$2,072	$2,750	$2,700
Franconia, VA	N/A	$1,900	$2,700	$3,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Mount Vernon

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Mount Vernon. One neighborhood in the area is Braddock Road Metro. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Mount Vernon, VA in the following table.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Mount Vernon, VA is currently around $2,968 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Mount Vernon's average rent, which is only $2,425. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Mount Vernon, Braddock Road Metro has the most affordable average rent at $2,968 per month. Whereas, at $2,968 average rent per month, Braddock Road Metro is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Mount Vernon. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,125	$2,384	$3,228	$2,968

Top Counties Near Mount Vernon

There are a total of 1 counties located by Mount Vernon, VA. One county in the area is Alexandria, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,700. That's roughly around $31 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Alexandria, VA. Its average rent per month is $2,700. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,700, Alexandria, VA is the most expensive county by Mount Vernon, VA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Mount Vernon, VA is 20.12% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Mount Vernon, VA is 27.91% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alexandria, VA	$1,600	$2,072	$2,750	$2,700

Top Zipcodes Near Mount Vernon

There are a total of 10 zipcodes in or near Mount Vernon, VA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,000. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 22309, Mount Vernon, VA at $2,425 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,400 per month is 22310, Rose Hill, VA.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Mount Vernon, VA is $1,738 per month. Or in other words, $29 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,551 per month. Which comes out to $26 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Mount Vernon, VA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
22309, Mount Vernon, VA	N/A	$1,725	$2,150	$2,425
22306, Groveton, VA	N/A	$1,700	$2,187	$3,150
22315, Kingstowne, VA	N/A	$1,500	$2,800	$3,300
22310, Rose Hill, VA	N/A	$1,900	$2,602	$3,400
22079, Lorton, VA	$1,100	$1,500	$2,375	$3,050
22304, Alexandria, VA	$1,595	$1,900	$2,500	$2,600
22314, Alexandria, VA	$1,700	$2,350	$3,300	$2,950
20744, Fort Washington, MD	N/A	$1,350	$1,950	$3,150
22312, Lincolnia, VA	N/A	$1,750	$2,875	$2,940
20745, National Harbor, MD	N/A	$2,425	$3,450	$2,700

Frequently Asked Questions - Mount Vernon Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Mount Vernon, VA?

The average monthly rental price for Mount Vernon, VA apartments for rent is approximately $2,425. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Mount Vernon, VA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Mount Vernon, VA.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Mount Vernon, VA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,725 and an average price per square feet of $31.62. There are a total of 7 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Mount Vernon.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Mount Vernon, VA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,150 and an average price per square feet of $26.91. There are a total of 22 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Mount Vernon.

How have rent prices in Mount Vernon, VA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Mount Vernon, VA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.39%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Mount Vernon, VA?

A reasonable rent price in Mount Vernon, VA is around $1,940/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.