Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town North Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $500 (58 Rentals)

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Arbelo Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbelo Apartments

831-833 Bashford LnAlexandria, VA 22314
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The Ellsworth
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ellsworth

2801 Seay StAlexandria, VA 22314

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Bridgeyard
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridgeyard

1204 S Washington StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Beverly Hills Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Beverly Hills Court

300-302 W Glebe RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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Jefferson Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Gardens

5877 Monticello RdAlexandria, VA 22303
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The Arden
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Arden

2317 Huntington AveAlexandria, VA 22303
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Olde Towne West
1 Bedroom Apartments

Olde Towne West

500 S Alfred StAlexandria, VA 22314

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Brenton Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brenton Court Apartments

400-424 E Glendale AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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New Brookside Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

New Brookside Apartments

601 Four Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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6 Leadbeater Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

6 Leadbeater Street

6 Leadbeater StAlexandria, VA 22305
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206 Trenton Pl SE
1 Bedroom Apartments

206 Trenton Pl SE

206 Trenton Pl SEWashington, DC 20032
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4115 1st St SE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4115 1st St SE

4115 1st St SEWashington, DC 20032

Old Town North, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old Town North Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Town North area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Eagles Crossing Apartments priced from $932. The Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,027. Here are the most affordable Old Town North apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Sm1BR,1BA$932
The Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,027
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,045
Madison CourtsA1BR,1BA$1,150
Wilmington PlaceOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,249
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
The Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,299
Apex ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,334
Friendship Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,349
17 Mississippi0 BR-S2Studio,1BA$1,379

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town North, VA

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Town North area is the $1.90 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Floor Plan Model at The Gardens in the in the Glassmanor neighborhood starting from $1,929. The second greatest value Old Town North apartment is the 305 Adams Ave Model at 305 Adams Ave, Unit Basement Studio starting at $1,650 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Town North apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Gardens3 Bedroom 2 Bath Floor Plan3BR,2BA$1.90
305 Adams Ave, Unit Basement Studio305 Adams AveStudio ,1BA$1.98
Lloyd Apartments2E2BR,1BA$2.54
Eaton SquareB12BR,1BA$1.97
The Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1.78
Apex ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.89
Jackson Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.61
Friendship Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$2.35
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Sm1BR,1BA$1.77

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Old Town North, Alexandria, VA

Ranked #14

Among neighborhoods in Alexandria, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Virginia, including Alexandria. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Town North Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Old Town North?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Town North is under $1,379.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Town North?

The cheapest apartment in Old Town North is Eagles Crossing Apartments which is listed at $932, while the average apartment in Old Town North costs $12,940.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Town North?

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 21 regular apartments in Old Town North 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 Old Town North?

Cheap apartments in Old Town North have an average cost of $178 which is $12,762 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Town North.

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