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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 Studio unit found at The Square at 511 Apartments priced from $1,299. Apex Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,334. Here are the most affordable Old Town/Potomac Yard apartments for rent in Alexandria, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Apex ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,334
Lloyd Apartments1D1BR,1BA$1,419
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,423
Riverside ApartmentsStudio-Classic Executive S1BStudio,1BA$1,528

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

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Town/Potomac Yard area is the $2.22 price per square foot B1 Model at Eaton Square in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $1,768. The second greatest value Old Town/Potomac Yard apartment is the 1 Bedroom C Model at Reserve at Potomac Yard starting at $2,094 with a $2.75 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.
Eaton SquareB12BR,1BA$2.22
Reserve at Potomac Yard1 Bedroom C1BR,1BA$2.75
Monticello-Lee1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.61
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 AspenSt. AsaphStudio ,1BA$2.78
Lloyd Apartments1B1BR,1BA$2.28
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.79

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Frequently Asked Questions about Old Town/Potomac Yard

What type of rentals are currently available in Old Town/Potomac Yard?

There are currently 300 Apartments for Rent in Old Town/Potomac Yard, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,246 to $18,600. There are also 66 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Old Town/Potomac Yard ranging from $1,000 to $8,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Old Town/Potomac Yard?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Old Town/Potomac Yard ranges from $1,000 to $8,600 with an average monthly rent of $4,045.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Old Town/Potomac Yard?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Old Town/Potomac Yard range from $1,821 to $12,870, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,300 to $6,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,830.

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