Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mt Ida Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,250 (56 Rentals)

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The Square at 511
$1,299 - $1,524

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,299 - $1,524

Total Monthly Price$1,299 - $1,524
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Square at 511

511 Four Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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Presidential Greens
$1,307 - $1,578

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,267 - $1,538
Required Monthly Fees$40

Total Monthly Price$1,307 - $1,578
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Presidential Greens

3904 Executive AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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Eaton Square
$1,409 - $1,654

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Base Rent$1,409 - $1,654

Total Monthly Price$1,409 - $1,654
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Eaton Square

801 4 Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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The Aspen
$1,449 - $6,521

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Base Rent$1,449 - $6,521

Total Monthly Price$1,449 - $6,521
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Aspen

3201 Landover StAlexandria, VA 22305
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Glebe House Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,450 - $1,831

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,450 - $1,831

Total Monthly Price$1,450 - $1,831
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Glebe House Apartments

25 W Glebe RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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Lloyd Apartments
$1,509 - $41,569

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Base Rent$1,509 - $41,569

Total Monthly Price$1,509 - $41,569
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lloyd Apartments

800-802 Tennessee AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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Del Ray Tower at Fuse
$1,677 - $4,536

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Base Rent$1,643 - $4,502
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Del Ray Tower at Fuse

3110 Mount Vernon AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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Jackson Crossing
$1,734 - $2,051

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,734 - $2,051

Total Monthly Price$1,734 - $2,051
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Jackson Crossing

120 E Reed AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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New Brookside Apartments
$1,785 - $2,320

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Base Rent$1,785 - $2,320

Total Monthly Price$1,785 - $2,320
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

New Brookside Apartments

601 Four Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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property at 1707 Dewitt Ave
$1,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 18
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1707 Dewitt Ave

AlexandriaVA22301
property at 1800 Dewitt Ave
$1,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 18
Affordability

1800 Dewitt Ave

AlexandriaVA22301
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Del Ray Central at Fuse
$2,075 - $4,167

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Base Rent$2,054 - $4,146
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Del Ray Central at Fuse

3051-3061 Mount Vernon AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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Reserve at Potomac Yard
Rent Specials
$2,140 - $3,883

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,822 - $3,565
Required Monthly Fees$318

Total Monthly Price$2,140 - $3,883
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Reserve at Potomac Yard

3700 Jefferson Davis HwyAlexandria, VA 22305
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property at 3250 Martha Custis Dr
$2,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 18
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3250 Martha Custis Dr

AlexandriaVA22302
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Oakville
Rent Specials
$2,318 - $4,403

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,230 - $4,315
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Oakville

451 Swann AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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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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property at 1225 Martha Custis Dr
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1225 Martha Custis Dr, Unit 815

1225 Martha Custis Dr
AlexandriaVA22302
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6 Leadbeater Street
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6 Leadbeater Street

6 Leadbeater StAlexandria, VA 22305
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property at 3592 Martha Custis Dr
$1,875

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,875

Total Monthly Price$1,875
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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3592 Martha Custis Dr

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 1647 Fitzgerald Ln
$2,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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1647 Fitzgerald Ln

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 3710 Gunston Rd
$2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
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3710 Gunston Rd

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 3328 Gunston Rd
$2,250

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,250

Total Monthly Price$2,250
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Sep 18
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3328 Gunston Rd

AlexandriaVA22302

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property at 1622 Ripon Pl
$2,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Sep 18
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1622 Ripon Pl

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 3454 Martha Custis Dr
$2,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
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3454 Martha Custis Dr

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 1506 B Mt Vernon Ave
$2,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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1506 B Mt Vernon Ave

AlexandriaVA22301
property at 1506 Mt Vernon Ave
$2,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 18
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1506 Mt Vernon Ave

AlexandriaVA22301
property at 3553 Martha Custis Dr
$2,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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3553 Martha Custis Dr

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 3408 25th St S
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 18
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3408 25th St S

ArlingtonVA22206
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Avalon at Arlington Square
Rent Specials
$1,912 - $3,592

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,820 - $3,500
Required Monthly Fees$92

Total Monthly Price$1,912 - $3,592
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Avalon at Arlington Square

2350 26th CtArlington, VA 22206
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property at 3400 25th St S
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 18
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3400 25th St S

ArlingtonVA22206
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Apex Apartments
$2,073 - $2,839

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,073 - $2,839

Total Monthly Price$2,073 - $2,839
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Apex Apartments

2910 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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Bell Arlington Ridge
$2,119 - $4,794

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,961 - $4,636
Required Monthly Fees$158

Total Monthly Price$2,119 - $4,794
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bell Arlington Ridge

2400 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
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Hazel National Landing
Rent Specials
$2,229 - $7,145

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,229 - $7,145

Total Monthly Price$2,229 - $7,145
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hazel National Landing

3030 S Potomac AveArlington, VA 22202
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The Sur
$2,389 - $28,047

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,356 - $28,014
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Total Monthly PriceVaries
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Sur

3400 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 The Square at 511 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Square at 5110/1/A-RStudio, 1BA$1,299
Presidential GreensPlan A1C1BR, 1BA$1,307
Eaton SquareA21BR, 1BA$1,409
Glebe House ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$1,450
The AspenPotomac AStudio, 1BA$1,469
Allendale Garden Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR, 1BA$1,500
Lloyd Apartments1B1BR, 1BA$1,509
Del Ray NelsonStudio, 1 BathroomStudio, 1BA$1,549
Jackson Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,734
The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt Ida, VA

As of September 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mt Ida area is the $2.42 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Apex Apartments in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $2,073. The second greatest value Mt Ida apartment is the 2E Model at Lloyd Apartments in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting at $1,899 with a $2.37 price per square foot. 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.
Apex ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR, 2BA$2.42
Lloyd Apartments2E2BR, 1BA$2.37
The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.23
Jackson Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$2.62
Mason Avenue Apartments1BR A-Renovated1BR, 1BA$2.77
Mason Avenue Apartments1BR A-Renovated1BR, 1BA$2.77
Allendale Garden Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR, 1BA$2.40
Del Ray NelsonStudio, 1 BathroomStudio, 1BA$2.58
Eaton SquareA21BR, 1BA$2.37
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR, 1BA$2.37

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Mt Ida, Alexandria, VA

Ranked #30

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 $1,775.

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 $2,538.

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 24 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 $162 which is $2,376 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mt Ida.

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