Rent in Mount Vernon, WA
Across Mount Vernon's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,447 a month, with figures from $1,313–$1,668. The highest typical rent is in 98274 ($1,581) and the lowest in 98273 ($1,313). Owner-occupied homes in Skagit County pay about 0.79% 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 | $920 | $677–$1,162 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $1,196 | $951–$1,441 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $1,447 | $1,313–$1,668 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $2,101 | $1,978–$2,310 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $2,578 | $2,578 | 2 |
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, WA?
- About $1,447 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,313–$1,668. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Mount Vernon, WA?
- About $1,196 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $951–$1,441. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Mount Vernon, WA?
- About $2,101 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,978–$2,310. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Mount Vernon, WA?
- About $920 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $677–$1,162. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Mount Vernon, WA?
- About $2,578 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $2,578. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Mount Vernon ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 98274 has the highest typical rent at $1,581 a month, and 98273 the lowest at $1,313.
- What is the property tax rate in Mount Vernon, WA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Skagit County pay a typical 0.79% 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).