Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town North Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $500 (75 Rentals)

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801 S Pitt St

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property at 801 N Pitt St

801 N Pitt St

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Beverly Hills Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Beverly Hills Court

300-302 W Glebe RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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Arbelo Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbelo Apartments

831-833 Bashford LnAlexandria, VA 22314
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The Ellsworth
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ellsworth

2801 Seay StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Bridgeyard
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridgeyard

1204 S Washington StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Jefferson Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Gardens

5877 Monticello RdAlexandria, VA 22303
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The Arden
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Arden

2317 Huntington AveAlexandria, VA 22303
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Mason Arms Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mason Arms Apartments

218 E Mason AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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Gunston Hall Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gunston Hall Apartments

913 S Washington StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Olde Towne West
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Olde Towne West

500-524 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 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6 Leadbeater Street

6 Leadbeater StAlexandria, VA 22305
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New Brookside Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

New Brookside Apartments

601 Four Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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Old Town North, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

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 $932. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Sm1BR,1BA$932
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,045
The GardensEfficiency Floor PlanStudio,1BA$1,089
Madison Courts20-41BR,1BA$1,150
Friendship Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,199
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,229
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
The Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,299
Glebe House ApartmentsUnfurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Riverside ApartmentsTower 2 | Studio | S1AStudio,1BA$1,447

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town North, VA

As of September 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Town North area is the $1.84 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2B60 Model at The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $1,965. The second greatest value Old Town North apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Apex Apartments starting at $1,676 with a $2.04 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments2 Bedroom 2B602BR,2BA$1.84
Apex ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.04
The Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1.78
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.61
17 Mississippi1 BR-A11BR,1BA$2.30
The Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$2.03
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$2.47
Friendship Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$2.09
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Sm1BR,1BA$1.77
Madison Courts20-41BR,1BA$2.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old Town North, Alexandria, VA

Ranked #12

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Virginia, including Alexandria. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,447.

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 $932, while the average apartment in Old Town North costs $8,470.

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 59 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 $124 which is $8,346 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Town North.

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