
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,200 (27 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Old Town area of Alexandria.


719 S St Asaph St

Lincoln Old Town

800 Carlyle

MAA Carlyle Square

1600 Prince St
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520 John Carlyle St

515 N Washington St

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Alexan Florence

309 Holland Ln, Unit 103

525 N Fayette St

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Bell Old Town
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715 S Washington St

The Colecroft Community

815 King St

430 N Patrick St

714 S Fayette St, Unit Furnished 714 Fayette Apt 32

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1006 Oronoco St

115 S Patrick St

715 S Washington St
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1012 Duke St

214 S Henry St

CityHouse Old Town
Old Town, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Town?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Studio Apartments | $1,716 | $1,322 | $2,407 |
| Old Town 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,411 | $1,614 | $3,650 |
| Old Town 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,186 | $2,299 | $6,058 |
| Old Town 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,685 | $2,879 | $4,300 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old Town Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
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Cheapest Available Old Town Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Town area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at Riverside Apartments priced from $1,322. Monticello-Lee has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,709. Here are the most affordable Old Town apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Apartments | Tower 2 | Studio | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,322 |
| Monticello-Lee | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,709 |
| Lincoln Old Town | Calvert | Studio,1BA | $1,923 |
| 800 Carlyle | S2a | Studio,1BA | $2,039 |
| MAA Carlyle Square | Studio 0x1 513 SF | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| Cortland Alexandria | A3R | 1BR,1BA | $2,378 |
| Alexan Florence | Studio-S1 Arco | Studio,1BA | $2,407 |
| Bell Old Town | A1E | 1BR,1BA | $2,708 |
| The Colecroft Community | Jefferson | 2BR,2BA | $2,850 |
| CityHouse Old Town | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3,082 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town, VA
As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Town area is the $3.53 price per square foot Severn Model at The Colecroft Community in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Old Town apartment is the 1 Bed/1 Bath-A19 Model at CityHouse Old Town starting at $4,137 with a $5.45 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Town apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Colecroft Community | Severn | 3BR,2BA | $3.53 |
| CityHouse Old Town | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A19 | 1BR,1BA | $5.45 |
| Bell Old Town | A1E | 1BR,1BA | $3.96 |
| Cortland Alexandria | A3R | 1BR,1BA | $3.93 |
| 800 Carlyle | S2a | Studio ,1BA | $3.60 |
| Lincoln Old Town | Ashlawn | Studio ,1BA | $3.94 |
| MAA Carlyle Square | Studio 0x1 513 SF | Studio ,1BA | $4.29 |
| Alexan Florence | Studio-S1 Arco | Studio ,1BA | $4.80 |
| Monticello-Lee | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.45 |
| Riverside Apartments | Tower 2 | Studio | S1A | Studio ,1BA | $4.41 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Town Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Old Town?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Old Town is at Riverside Apartments listed at $1,322.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Town Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Town Apartment is $1,584 at Riverside Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Old Town Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Old Town is starting from $2,299 at Riverside Apartments.
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