Cheap Homes for Rent in Mt Ida Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,200 (5 Rentals)

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property at 2301 25th St S

$1,295

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$1,295

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 10

2301 25th St S, Unit Grove, Unit Grove

2301 25th St S
ArlingtonVA22206
property at 3911 Elbert Ave

$1,530

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$1,530

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

3911 Elbert Ave

AlexandriaVA22305

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property at 112 E Howell Ave

$1,750

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$1,750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

112 E Howell Ave

AlexandriaVA22301

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property at 201 E Glebe Rd

$2,150

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$2,150

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 22

201 E Glebe Rd

AlexandriaVA22305

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 Apartments priced from $1,099. Eaton Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Mt Ida apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$1,350
Presidential GreensPlan A1C1BR,1BA$1,354

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt Ida, VA

As of May 21, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Jackson Crossing2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.64
The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments2 Bedroom 2B602BR,2BA$1.84
Apex ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.95
Lloyd Apartments2E2BR,1BA$2.50
The AspenPotomac AStudio ,1BA$2.66
Mason Avenue Apartments1BR B-Renovated1BR,1BA$2.62
Mason Avenue Apartments1BR B-Renovated1BR,1BA$2.62
Allendale Garden Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.40
Eaton SquareA11BR,1BA$2.28
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.36

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Mt 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 Mt Ida

What type of rentals are currently available in Mt Ida?

There are currently 98 Apartments for Rent in Mt Ida, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,299 to $8,975. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mt Ida ranging from $1,295 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mt Ida?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mt Ida ranges from $1,295 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,623.

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