Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town/Potomac Yard Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $500 (45 Rentals)

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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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Arbelo Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbelo Apartments

831-833 Bashford LnAlexandria, 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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Brenton Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brenton Court Apartments

400-424 E Glendale AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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6 Leadbeater Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

6 Leadbeater Street

6 Leadbeater StAlexandria, VA 22305
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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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Apex Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Apex Apartments

2900-2910 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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Old Town/Potomac Yard, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old Town/Potomac Yard Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Town/Potomac Yard area of Alexandria, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Presidential Greens priced from $1,220. The Square at 511 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable Old Town/Potomac Yard apartments for rent in Alexandria, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Presidential GreensPlan A1D1BR,1BA$1,220
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Apex ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,334
Riverside ApartmentsStudio-Classic Executive S1BStudio,1BA$1,521
Eaton SquareA31BR,1BA$1,548
Lloyd Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1,569
Monticello-LeeStudioStudio,1BA$1,599
Jackson Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,615
The AspenSt. AsaphStudio,1BA$1,663
Mason HallStudioStudio,1BA$1,690

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town/Potomac Yard, VA

As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Town/Potomac Yard area is the $2.03 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Model at Del Ray Bellefonte in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Old Town/Potomac Yard apartment is the 2E Model at Lloyd Apartments starting at $2,080 with a $2.52 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Town/Potomac Yard apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Del Ray Bellefonte2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.03
Lloyd Apartments2E2BR,1BA$2.52
The Courts at Huntington StationOne Bedroom A1B21BR,1BA$2.80
New Brookside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.73
Jackson Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44
Apex ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05
The AspenPotomac BStudio ,1BA$2.69
Presidential GreensPlan A1D1BR,1BA$1.98
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$2.64
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.79

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Old Town/Potomac Yard, Alexandria, VA

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Alexandria. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Town/Potomac Yard Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Old Town/Potomac Yard?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Old Town/Potomac Yard is at The Square at 511 Apartments listed at $1,299.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Town/Potomac Yard Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Town/Potomac Yard Apartment is $1,220 at Presidential Greens.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Old Town/Potomac Yard Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Old Town/Potomac Yard is starting from $1,859 at Lloyd Apartments.

What is the most affordable Old Town/Potomac Yard Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Old Town/Potomac Yard Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Avalon at Arlington Square and starts from $3,196.

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