
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town North Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $500 (106 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Old Town North area of Alexandria.


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Presidential Greens

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Eaton Square

801 N Pitt St

Cityside Huntington Metro

Glebe House Apartments

2059 Huntington Ave

Lloyd Apartments

The Aspen

3911 Elbert Ave
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The Bloom

Monticello-Lee

Mason Hall

115 E Glebe Rd

806 Jefferson St

2237 Farrington Ave

2633 Fort Farnsworth Rd

Jackson Crossing

2301 Farrington Ave

906 S Washington St
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211 E Glebe Rd, Unit C, Unit C

2624 Wagon Dr

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Manor House Apartments

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Del Ray Tower at Fuse

1734 W Abingdon Dr

1016 Prince St

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The Courts at Huntington Station

Del Ray Bellefonte

2606 Indian Dr, Unit 1B, Unit 1B

The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments
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2317 Huntington Ave, Unit 421

2317 Huntington Ave, Unit 713

820 N Washington St

2237 Farrington Ave

649 Notabene Dr

800 Carlyle

MAA Carlyle Square

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Dylan & Reese

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Del Ray Central at Fuse

Aspire Huntington Station
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The Foundry

The Bradley Braddock Road Station Apartments

706 North

706 S Fayette St

Lineage at North Patrick

Carydale East Apartments

Beverly Hills Court

Arbelo Apartments

The Ellsworth

The Heritage at Old Town
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Old Town North, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Town North?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town North Studio Apartments | $1,898 | $1,089 | $5,995 |
| Old Town North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,497 | $820 | $10,000+ |
| Old Town North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,266 | $1,036 | $10,000+ |
| Old Town North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,642 | $1,799 | $6,502 |
| Old Town North 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,572 | $6,401 | $8,744 |
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There are currently 106 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old Town North Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
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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 $820. Delwin Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here are the most affordable Old Town North apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagles Crossing Apartments | 1 Bdr Lg | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| Delwin Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Madison Courts | 28-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,196 |
| Friendship Crossing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| The Gardens | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| The Vista | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,355 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,377 |
| Glebe House Apartments | Unfurnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town North, VA
As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Town North area is the $1.64 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Jackson Crossing in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $2,023. The second greatest value Old Town North apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2B60 Model at The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments starting at $1,965 with a $1.84 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Jackson Crossing | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2B60 | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| Del Ray Bellefonte | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| The Bloom | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| The Vista | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Delwin Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| The Gardens | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Eagles Crossing Apartments | 1 Bdr Sm | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Friendship Crossing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld Town North, Alexandria, VA
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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,450.
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 $820, while the average apartment in Old Town North costs $11,553.
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 89 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 $324 which is $11,229 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Town North.
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