Cheap Homes for Rent in Mt Ida Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,500 (9 Rentals)

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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 Sep 1

3911 Elbert Ave

AlexandriaVA22305
property at 3540 Martha Custis Dr

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3540 Martha Custis Dr

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 310 Ashby St

$2,149

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$2,149

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$2,149

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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310 Ashby St, Unit B

310 Ashby St
AlexandriaVA22305
property at 3592 Martha Custis Dr

$2,225

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$2,225

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$2,225

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3592 Martha Custis Dr

AlexandriaVA22302

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property at 7 E Glebe Rd

$2,245

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$2,245

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$2,245

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7 E Glebe Rd, Unit C

7 E Glebe Rd
AlexandriaVA22305
property at 1800 Mt Vernon Ave

$2,250 - $2,600

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1800 Mt Vernon Ave

AlexandriaVA22301
property at 1760 Preston Rd

$2,395

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$2,395

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$2,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1760 Preston Rd

AlexandriaVA22302

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property at 1600 Preston Rd

$2,500

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$2,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1600 Preston Rd

AlexandriaVA22302

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. Presidential Greens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,310. 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
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,310
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt Ida, VA

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mt Ida area is the $2.06 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Arna Valley View Apartments in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $2,425. The second greatest value Mt Ida apartment is the A1L Model at Bell Arlington Ridge starting at $2,369 with a $2.70 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.
Arna Valley View Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.06
Bell Arlington RidgeA1L1BR,1BA$2.70
Apex ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.04
Lloyd Apartments2E2BR,1BA$2.49
The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.23
Presidential GreensPlan B12BR,1BA$2.61
Jackson Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.62
Allendale Garden Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.40
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$2.27
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mt Ida, Alexandria, VA

Ranked #27

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 $7,850. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mt Ida ranging from $1,530 to $6,300.

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 $1,530 to $6,300 with an average monthly rent of $3,786.

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