Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town North Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $500 (109 Rentals)

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Eaton Square
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$1,350 - $1,759
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$1,350 - $1,759

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$1,350 - $1,759
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Eaton Square

801 4 Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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Presidential Greens
$1,376 - $2,237
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$1,336 - $2,197
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$40

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$1,376 - $2,237
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Presidential Greens

3904 Executive AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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property at 3911 Elbert Ave

$1,530

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$1,530

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$1,530

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

3911 Elbert Ave

AlexandriaVA22305

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property at 2059 Huntington Ave

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2059 Huntington Ave

AlexandriaVA22303
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407 Summers Dr, Unit Basement
$1,650
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$1,650

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$1,650
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

407 Summers Dr, Unit Basement

407 Summers DrAlexandria, VA 22301
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Del Ray Tower at Fuse
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$1,750 - $3,387
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$1,716 - $3,353
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Del Ray Tower at Fuse

3110 Mount Vernon AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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Manor House Apartments
$1,804 - $2,309
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$1,775 - $2,280
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$29

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$1,804 - $2,309
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Manor House Apartments

6 E Nelson AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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property at 3201 Commonwealth Ave

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3201 Commonwealth Ave

AlexandriaVA22305
property at 402 Bashford Ln

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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402 Bashford Ln

AlexandriaVA22314
property at 1732 W Abingdon Dr

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1732 W Abingdon Dr, Unit 201

1732 W Abingdon Dr
AlexandriaVA22314
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The Foundry
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$1,920 - $7,904
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$1,913 - $7,897
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The Foundry

2470 Mandeville LnAlexandria, VA 22314
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property at 715 S Washington St

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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715 S Washington St

AlexandriaVA22314
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Platform
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$1,986 - $8,067
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$1,965 - $8,046
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Platform

1100 N Fayette StAlexandria, VA 22314
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property at 2237 Farrington Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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2237 Farrington Ave

AlexandriaVA22303
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Del Ray Central at Fuse
$2,020 - $3,883
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$1,999 - $3,862
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Del Ray Central at Fuse

3051-3061 Mount Vernon AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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Reserve at Potomac Yard
Rent Specials
$2,079 - $3,821
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$1,824 - $3,566
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$255

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$2,079 - $3,821
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Reserve at Potomac Yard

3700 Jefferson Davis HwyAlexandria, VA 22305
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Station 650
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$2,092 - $5,749
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$2,062 - $5,719
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Station 650

650 Potomac AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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Dylan & Reese
$2,095 - $4,877
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$2,068 - $4,850
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Dylan & Reese

2455 Mandeville AveAlexandria, VA 22314
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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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property at 113 E Taylor Run Pkwy

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

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113 E Taylor Run Pkwy

AlexandriaVA22314
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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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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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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 $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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Lg1BR,1BA$820
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,045
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
Madison Courts28-11BR,1BA$1,196
Friendship Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,199
The Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,249
Riverside ApartmentsTower 2 | Studio | S1AStudio,1BA$1,287
The Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,299
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$1,350
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,376

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town North, VA

As of June 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Town North area is the $2.08 price per square foot 3 BR-UFAS Model at 17 Mississippi in the in the Old Town North neighborhood starting from $2,045. The second greatest value Old Town North apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Apex Apartments starting at $1,676 with a $1.95 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.
17 Mississippi3 BR-UFAS3BR,1BA$2.08
Apex ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.95
The Bloom2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.05
The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.23
The Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1.78
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.61
Eaton SquareA11BR,1BA$2.35
The Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$2.03
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Sm1BR,1BA$1.54
Friendship Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$2.09

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Old Town North, Alexandria, VA

Ranked #14

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Old Town North?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Old Town North is at The Square at 511 Apartments listed at $1,099.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Town North Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Town North Apartment is $820 at Eagles Crossing Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Old Town North Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Old Town North is starting from $1,036 at Eagles Crossing Apartments.

What is the most affordable Old Town North Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Old Town North Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Gardens and starts from $1,907.

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