Average Rent in Mount Vernon, NY
1 apartment buildings, 1 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,899/mo
market average
Cheapest
$2,899/mo
Fordham Terrace
Properties
1
tracked daily
Units
1
available now
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Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 1 properties in Mount Vernon, NY.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Mount Vernon, NY Rent Prices
All 1 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fordham Terrace 2400 Webb Ave, Bronx, NY 10468, USA | $2,899 | $2,899 | -- | 4.6 (22) | 1 |
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Mount Vernon, NY Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Mount Vernon, NY is $2,899 per month, based on 1 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,899 at Fordham Terrace to $2,899 at Fordham Terrace.
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Mount Vernon, NY, and what they pay
Tracked tracked rent in Mount Vernon, NY averages $2,899/mo. At the local median household income of $77,171, that works out to 45% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Mount Vernon, NY at $1,546/mo. The current tracked market average runs 88% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Mount Vernon, NY while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Mount Vernon, NY?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$116,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,899/mo.
Comfortable income
$139,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
Median household income in Mount Vernon, NY is $77,171 , about 45% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Mount Vernon, NY
Overall prices in Mount Vernon, NY runs above the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 112.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Mount Vernon, NY's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,899 |
| Utilities | $644 |
| Groceries | $585 |
| Transportation | $1,534 |
| Healthcare | $748 |
| Other goods and services | $1,197 |
| Estimated total | $7,607/mo |
Population
72,528
Median household income
$77,171
Census median rent
$1,546/mo
Rent as % of income
32.3%
Median age
41.9
Mean commute
36 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in New York
How Mount Vernon, NY rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Mount Vernon, NY | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY | $1,901 | -34% | 103 |
| Brooklyn, NY | $4,663 | +61% | 15 |
| Rochester, NY | $1,724 | -41% | 9 |
| Schenectady, NY | $1,876 | -35% | 8 |
| White Plains, NY | $3,767 | +30% | 7 |
| Cohoes, NY | $1,942 | -33% | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mount Vernon, NY?
The average rent in Mount Vernon, NY is $2,899 per month, based on 1 units across 1 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Mount Vernon, NY?
The lowest available rent in Mount Vernon, NY starts at $2,899 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Mount Vernon, NY?
2-bedroom apartments in Mount Vernon, NY average $2,899/mo. Units start from $2,899/mo across 1 units currently listed.
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