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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Ida Studio Apartments | $1,933 | $1,299 | $2,960 |
| Mt Ida 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,456 | $1,373 | $4,066 |
| Mt Ida 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,480 | $1,676 | $8,841 |
| Mt Ida 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,490 | $1,921 | $8,236 |
| Mt Ida 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,253 | $8,253 | $8,253 |
There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Mt Ida Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
See all Apartments in AlexandriaThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Mt Ida area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at The Square at 511 Apartments priced from $1,299. Presidential Greens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,373. Here are the most affordable Mt Ida apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1C | 1BR,1BA | $1,373 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,433 |
| Glebe House Apartments | Unfurnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Aspen | St. Asaph | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR B | 1BR,1BA | $1,511 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR B | 1BR,1BA | $1,511 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,676 |
| Alister Arlington Ridge | S1 Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,778 |
| Del Ray Tower at Fuse | E1B | Studio,1BA | $1,832 |
As of March 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mt Ida area is the $1.64 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Jackson Crossing in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $2,023. The second greatest value Mt Ida apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2B60 Model at The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments starting at $1,965 with a $1.84 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Crossing | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2B60 | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| Del Ray Bellefonte | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| The Gardens at Del Ray II | Two Bedroom/A Level | 2BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| The Aspen | Carlyle | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR C-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR C-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Eaton Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mt Ida is under $1,832.
The cheapest apartment in Mt Ida is Presidential Greens which is listed at $1,373, while the average apartment in Mt Ida costs $8,253.
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 84 regular apartments in Mt Ida that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in Mt Ida have an average cost of $647 which is $7,606 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mt Ida.
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