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

Monticello-Lee

800 Carlyle

Aventon Huntington Station

The Courts at Huntington Station

1219 Oronoco St

820B S Washington St

Platform

Oaks at Oxon Hill
Old Town, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Town?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Old Town Studio Apartments | $2,276 | $1,410 | $7,161 |
Old Town 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,663 | $1,325 | $8,887 |
Old Town 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,498 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
Old Town 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,943 | $1,890 | $10,000+ |
Old Town 4 Bedroom Apartments | $25,530 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Oaks at Oxon Hill | 1C American Beech | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
Cityside Huntington Metro | Classic Interior 366 | Studio,1BA | $1,410 |
Riverside Apartments | Studio-Classic Executive S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,549 |
Monticello-Lee | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,599 |
800 Carlyle | S2a | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Colecroft Community | Lyceum | 3BR,2BA | $3.20 |
The Grayson | 2Bedroom/2Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.13 |
Oaks at Oxon Hill | 3A Maple | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.78 |
800 Carlyle | A5al | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
The Shelby | Junior One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
The Courts at Huntington Station | One Bedroom A1B2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
MAA Carlyle Square | Traditional 1x1 535-637 SF | 1BR,1BA | $3.36 |
Aventon Huntington Station | A3WDU | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
Riverside Apartments | Studio-Contemporary Premium S1C | Studio ,1BA | $3.29 |
Monticello-Lee | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.23 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld Town, Alexandria, VA
Ranked #34
Among neighborhoods in Alexandria, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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