Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mt Ida Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,200 (50 Rentals)

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property at 720 W Glebe Rd

$1,699 - $1,775

2 Bedroom Rentals

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720 W Glebe Rd

AlexandriaVA22305

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property at 649 Notabene Dr

$1,900 - $2,100

1 Bedroom Rentals

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649 Notabene Dr

AlexandriaVA22305

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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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property at 2465 Army Navy Dr

$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2465 Army Navy Dr

ArlingtonVA22206
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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 Studio unit found at Apex Apartments priced from $1,318. Presidential Greens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,426. Here are the most affordable Mt Ida apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Apex ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,318
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,426
Glebe House ApartmentsUnfurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Lloyd Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1,469
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$1,503
Alister Arlington RidgeS1 RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,557
Del Ray Tower at FuseE1AStudio,1BA$1,630
The AspenSt. AsaphStudio,1BA$1,674
Mason Avenue Apartments1BR B-Renovated1BR,1BA$1,844
Mason Avenue Apartments1BR B-Renovated1BR,1BA$1,844

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt Ida, VA

As of January 13, 2026 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 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Model at Del Ray Bellefonte starting at $1,999 with a $2.05 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
Del Ray Bellefonte2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.05
Del Ray Central at FuseA61BR,1BA$2.80
The AspenSt. AsaphStudio ,1BA$2.58
Lloyd Apartments1D1BR,1BA$2.28
Mason Avenue Apartments1BR C-Renovated1BR,1BA$2.84
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$2.53
Presidential GreensPlan A1A1BR,1BA$2.78
Alister Arlington RidgeS1 RenovatedStudio ,1BA$2.83
Apex ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.66

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mt Ida, Alexandria, VA

Ranked #31

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,844.

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

The cheapest apartment in Mt Ida is Apex Apartments which is listed at $1,408, while the average apartment in Mt Ida costs $8,341.

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 $328 which is $8,013 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mt Ida.

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