As of April 30, 2026, Mount Vernon, Illinois has 9 Affordable Housing complexes. There are 212 section 8 apartments, 85 public housing buildings and 304 approved low-income housing units. There are 2 Housing Authorities that serve the area and their contact information can be found below.
The Project Has 28 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.
The Project Has 57 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.
College Oakes Park Has 50 Units Available
Garden Glen Apartments Has 150 Units Available
Martin Lamplighter Mt Vernon Has 12 Units Available
Mt Vernon Senior Building Has 50 Units Available
Mt. Vernon Elderly Has 112 Units Available
Willow Springs Apartments Has 100 Units Available
There Are Currently 413 Units Available Under Management by the Housing Authority of Jeffe...
There Are Currently 64 Units Available Under Management by the Housing Authority of Mt. Ve...
The Housing Authority of Jefferson County will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.
Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Jefferson County for 2026.
The best apartments in Mount Vernon, IL are Cedar Pointe , Mt Vernon Senior Building , Mt. Vernon Elderly , Rose Lane and Garden Glen Apartments
The average property rent in Mount Vernon, IL is $938.
The price range for a studio apartment in Mount Vernon, IL is between $543 and $815. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 1 bedroom apartment in Mount Vernon, IL is between $546 and $820. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 2 bedroom apartment in Mount Vernon, IL is between $718 and $1,078. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 3 bedroom apartment in Mount Vernon, IL is between $901 and $1,351. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 4 bedroom apartment in Mount Vernon, IL is between $957 and $1,435. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The prices were last updated on 29 April, 2026 for the properties in Mount Vernon, IL
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