Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mt Ida Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,200 (44 Rentals)

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Beverly Hills Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Beverly Hills Court

300-302 W Glebe RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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Mason Arms Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mason Arms Apartments

218 E Mason AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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1225 Martha Custis Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1225 Martha Custis Dr

1225 Martha Custis DrAlexandria, VA 22302
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New Brookside Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

New Brookside Apartments

601 Four Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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6 Leadbeater Street
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6 Leadbeater Street

6 Leadbeater StAlexandria, VA 22305
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Apex Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Apex Apartments

2900-2910 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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Camden Potomac Yard
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Potomac Yard

3535 S Ball StArlington, VA 22202
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Azure National Landing
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Azure National Landing

3130 S Potomac AveArlington, VA 22202
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Mt Ida, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mt Ida Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mt Ida area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Presidential Greens priced from $1,264. Apex Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,318. Here are the most affordable Mt Ida apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Presidential GreensPlan A1D1BR,1BA$1,264
Apex ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,318
Glebe House ApartmentsUnfurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$1,468
The AspenPeytonStudio,1BA$1,544
Alister Arlington RidgeS1 RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,573
Del Ray BellefonteStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,599
Del Ray Tower at FuseA1H1BR,1BA$1,696
Lloyd Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1,769

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt Ida, VA

As of October 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mt Ida area is the $1.84 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2B60 Model at The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $1,965. The second greatest value Mt Ida apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Jackson Crossing starting at $2,023 with a $2.12 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mt Ida apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments2 Bedroom 2B602BR,2BA$1.84
Jackson Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.12
Presidential GreensPlan B12BR,1BA$2.62
Bell Arlington RidgeA1E1BR,1BA$2.58
New Brookside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.79
Lloyd Apartments1B1BR,1BA$2.72
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$2.47
Alister Arlington RidgeS1 RenovatedStudio ,1BA$2.86
218 Lynhaven Dr, Unit Basement218 Lynhaven Dr1BR,1BA$2.80
Apex ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.66

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mt Ida, Alexandria, VA

Ranked #35

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mt Ida Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mt Ida?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mt Ida is under $1,769.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mt Ida?

The cheapest apartment in Mt Ida is Presidential Greens which is listed at $1,264, while the average apartment in Mt Ida costs $6,515.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mt Ida?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 16 regular apartments in Mt Ida that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Mt Ida?

Cheap apartments in Mt Ida have an average cost of $378 which is $6,137 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mt Ida.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Washington DC Local Expert's Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in the DC Metro

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I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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