
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mt Ida Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,200 (45 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Mt Ida area of Alexandria.


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Presidential Greens

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Eaton Square

Glebe House Apartments

Lloyd Apartments

The Aspen

115 E Glebe Rd

Jackson Crossing

3102 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 104
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1225 Martha Custis Dr

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Del Ray Tower at Fuse

3201 Commonwealth Ave

Del Ray Bellefonte

The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments

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Del Ray Central at Fuse

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Reserve at Potomac Yard

3282 Martha Custis Dr

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Oakville
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109 E Glebe Rd, Unit C

Beverly Hills Court

Parc East

Commonwealth Terrace Apartments

Del Ray Nelson

New Brookside Apartments

Mason Avenue Apartments

Mason Avenue Apartments

6 Leadbeater Street
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The Gardens at Del Ray II

3623 Gunston Rd

3132 Martha Custis Dr

Apex Apartments

Allendale Garden Apartments

3404 25th St S

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Avalon at Arlington Square

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Bell Arlington Ridge

3600 S Glebe Rd, Unit 406w, Unit 406w
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3600 S Glebe Rd

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Hazel National Landing

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Azure National Landing

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The Sur

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Apex Apartments

Alister Arlington Ridge

Camden Potomac Yard

IO Piazza by Windsor
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Mt Ida, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mt Ida?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Ida Studio Apartments | $1,981 | $1,299 | $2,930 |
| Mt Ida 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,410 | $1,307 | $3,944 |
| Mt Ida 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,376 | $1,676 | $8,713 |
| Mt Ida 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,159 | $1,921 | $8,036 |
| Mt Ida 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,555 | $8,555 | $8,555 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 45 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Mt Ida Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
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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 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 $1,307. 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 A1D | 1BR,1BA | $1,307 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,377 |
| Glebe House Apartments | Unfurnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Allendale Garden Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| The Aspen | St. Asaph | Studio,1BA | $1,560 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,676 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR C-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,748 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR C-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,748 |
| Del Ray Nelson | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt Ida, VA
As of May 04, 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. |
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| 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 | $2.00 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Lloyd Apartments | 2C | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR A-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR A-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Allendale Garden Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Eaton Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMt Ida, Alexandria, VA
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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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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 $1,799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mt Ida?
The cheapest apartment in Mt Ida is Presidential Greens which is listed at $1,307, while the average apartment in Mt Ida costs $8,555.
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 79 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 $575 which is $7,980 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mt Ida.
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