
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town North Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $585 (101 Rentals)
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Presidential Greens

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Eaton Square

801 N Pitt St

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Glebe House Apartments

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Cityside Huntington Metro

2317 Huntington Ave

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The Aspen

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Lloyd Apartments

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The Bloom
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Del Ray Nelson

2059 Huntington Ave

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Mason Hall

113 E Glebe Rd

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Del Ray Tower at Fuse

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Manor House Apartments

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Lincoln Old Town

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Monticello-Lee

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Jackson Crossing

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New Brookside Apartments

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Del Ray Bellefonte

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1707 Dewitt Ave

1800 Dewitt Ave

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Aspire Huntington Station

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The Courts at Huntington Station

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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 |
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| Old Town North Studio Apartments | $1,798 | $1,299 | $3,212 |
| Old Town North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,455 | $925 | $6,750 |
| Old Town North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,234 | $1,295 | $10,000+ |
| Old Town North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,847 | $1,918 | $6,082 |
| Old Town North 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,150 | $2,150 | $2,150 |
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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 Delwin Apartments priced from $1,045. The Vista has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Old Town North apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Delwin Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| The Vista | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Friendship Crossing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Madison Courts | 28-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,196 |
| The Square at 511 | 0/1/A-R | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1C | 1BR,1BA | $1,332 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Cityside Huntington Metro | Studio 430 sq. ft. | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Glebe House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town North, VA
As of September 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Town North area is the $1.54 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan Model at The Vista in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value Old Town North apartment is the 55 Galveston Pl SW Model at 55 Galveston Pl SW starting at $1,950 with a $2.05 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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| The Vista | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| 55 Galveston Pl SW | 55 Galveston Pl SW | 3BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| 211 West Street Apartments | 211-5 | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| The Bloom | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| The Gardens | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Delwin Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| 17 Mississippi | 1 BR-A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Friendship Crossing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
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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 $1,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Town North?
The cheapest apartment in Old Town North is Delwin Apartments which is listed at $1,045, while the average apartment in Old Town North costs $2,468.
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 76 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 $204 which is $2,264 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Town North.
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