
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,200 (21 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Old Town area of Alexandria.


Lincoln Old Town

MAA Carlyle Square

800 Carlyle

Spring Gardens Apartments

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Bell Old Town

2050 Jamieson Ave, Unit 1109
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520 John Carlyle St

214 S Henry St

113 S St Asaph St

906 S Washington St, Unit 307

309 Holland Ln

420 N Henry St
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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 | $1,804 | $1,285 | $2,984 |
| Old Town 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,369 | $1,538 | $3,658 |
| Old Town 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,057 | $1,882 | $10,000+ |
| Old Town 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,129 | $3,850 | $4,420 |
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There are currently 21 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 $1,451. Monticello-Lee has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,879. Here are the most affordable Old Town apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Apartments | Executive Studio | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,451 |
| Monticello-Lee | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,879 |
| Lincoln Old Town | Calvert | Studio,1BA | $1,928 |
| 800 Carlyle | S2a | Studio,1BA | $2,060 |
| Spring Gardens Apartments | 211-5 | 2BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town, VA
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Town area is the $2.29 price per square foot 322 S Washington St Model at 322 S Washington St, Unit Upper in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Old Town apartment is the Severn Model at The Colecroft Community starting at $3,850 with a $3.53 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 322 S Washington St, Unit Upper | 322 S Washington St | 2BR,2BA | $2.29 |
| The Colecroft Community | Severn | 3BR,2BA | $3.53 |
| Spring Gardens Apartments | 211-5 | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Bell Old Town | A1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
| 800 Carlyle | S2a | Studio ,1BA | $3.64 |
| Lincoln Old Town | Calvert | Studio ,1BA | $3.49 |
| Cortland Alexandria | S2 - Renovated | Studio ,1BA | $4.55 |
| Riverside Apartments | Executive Studio | S1B | Studio ,1BA | $2.90 |
| Monticello-Lee | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.80 |
| MAA Carlyle Square | Studio 0x1 491-507 SF | Studio ,1BA | $4.29 |
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 $1,451.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Town Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Town Apartment is $1,479 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 $1,853 at Riverside Apartments.
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