Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,300 (15 Rentals)

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Bridgeyard
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridgeyard

1204 S Washington StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Olde Towne West
1 Bedroom Apartments

Olde Towne West

500 S Alfred StAlexandria, VA 22314
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115 S Patrick St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

115 S Patrick St

115 S Patrick StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Old Town, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old Town Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Town area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Oaks at Oxon Hill priced from $1,375. Cityside Huntington Metro has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,410. Here are the most affordable Old Town apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oaks at Oxon Hill1C American Beech1BR,1BA$1,375
Cityside Huntington MetroClassic Interior 366Studio,1BA$1,410
Riverside ApartmentsStudio-Classic Executive S1BStudio,1BA$1,549
Monticello-LeeStudioStudio,1BA$1,599
800 CarlyleS2aStudio,1BA$1,801

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town, VA

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Town area is the $3.20 price per square foot Lyceum Model at The Colecroft Community in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Old Town apartment is the 2Bedroom/2Bath Model at The Grayson starting at $3,417 with a $3.13 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Town apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Colecroft CommunityLyceum3BR,2BA$3.20
The Grayson2Bedroom/2Bath2BR,2BA$3.13
Oaks at Oxon Hill3A Maple3BR,1.5BA$1.78
800 CarlyleA5al1BR,1BA$3.21
The ShelbyJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.76
The Courts at Huntington StationOne Bedroom A1B21BR,1BA$2.83
MAA Carlyle SquareTraditional 1x1 535-637 SF1BR,1BA$3.36
Aventon Huntington StationA3WDU1BR,1BA$3.05
Riverside ApartmentsStudio-Contemporary Premium S1CStudio ,1BA$3.29
Monticello-LeeStudioStudio ,1BA$3.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old Town, Alexandria, VA

Ranked #34

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Old Town Neighborhood in Alexandria, VA

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

65 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Town Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Old Town?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Town is under $2,075.

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

The cheapest apartment in Old Town is Oaks at Oxon Hill which is listed at $1,375, while the average apartment in Old Town costs $25,530.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Town?

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 1,972 regular apartments in Old Town 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?

Cheap apartments in Old Town have an average cost of $246 which is $25,284 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Town.

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