Rent in Mount Vernon, IL
A 2-bedroom in Mount Vernon, IL (ZIP 62864) typically rents for about $935 a month, with a range of $935–$994. Owner-occupied homes in Jefferson County pay about 1.70% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $855 | $761–$855 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $759 | $759–$766 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $935 | $935–$994 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,019 | $1,019–$1,186 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,320 | $1,320 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Mount Vernon ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Mount Vernon, IL?
- About $935 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $935–$994. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Mount Vernon, IL?
- About $759 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $759–$766. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Mount Vernon, IL?
- About $1,019 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,019–$1,186. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Mount Vernon, IL?
- About $855 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $761–$855. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Mount Vernon, IL?
- About $1,320 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,320. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Mount Vernon, IL?
- Owner-occupied homes in Jefferson County pay a typical 1.70% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Mount Vernon rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).