Markwood Apartments
623 W Stevens Rd,
Burlington, WA 98233
$1,716 - $2,638 | Studio - 3 Beds
Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, WA
Area Guide
Rich history defines this placid D.C. suburb
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Historic
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Low Crime
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Legendary in American history as the home of George Washington, the community of Mount Vernon is named after the first president’s longtime residence on the bank of the Potomac River. Beyond the historic landmark, the broader community of Mount Vernon is a delightful Washington, D.C. suburb with easy access to Capitol Hill, Fort Belvoir, and Quantico, making it a great home base for commuters. Huntley Meadows Park on the north side provides a sprawling venue for enjoying time outdoors, with smaller parks like Grist Mill within walking distance for many locals.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Mount Vernon, WA is $554 for a studio, $1,223 for one bedroom, $1,473 for two bedrooms, and $1,837 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mount Vernon has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,223/month
544 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Mount Vernon, WA is 19.2% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Mount Vernon is 39.9% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $554 - $1,837. You can expect to pay 9.0% more for groceries, 6.2% less for utilities, and 19.1% more for transportation.
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Transportation
48
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
1
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
49
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-6
271 Students
7
Public
Grades K-8
444 Students
4
Public
Grades K-5
371 Students
4
Public
Grades K-5
512 Students
3
Public
Grades K-5
455 Students
3
Public
Grades K-8
444 Students
4
Public
Grades 6-8
726 Students
3
Public
Grades 6-8
628 Students
2
Public
Grades PK-12
131 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 9-12
1,977 Students
3
Public
Grades PK-12
131 Students
Rating Unavailable
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Port Susan Bay
- Children's Museum of Skagit County
- Lake Chelan National Recreation Area
- Go Trek
- North Cascades Institute
Military Bases
Airports
- Bellingham International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.