Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,200 (13 Rentals)

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Bridgeyard
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridgeyard

1204 S Washington StAlexandria, VA 22314
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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

Old Town, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

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 $1,413. Monticello-Lee has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,459. Here are the most affordable Old Town apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverside ApartmentsTower 2 | Studio | S1AStudio,1BA$1,413
Monticello-LeeStudioStudio,1BA$1,459
115 S Patrick StStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
Lincoln Old TownAshlawnStudio,1BA$1,992
MAA Carlyle SquareTraditional 1x1 535-637 SF1BR,1BA$2,164

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town, VA

As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Town area is the $5.47 price per square foot 3 Bed/2 Bath-E5 Model at CityHouse Old Town in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $7,850. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
CityHouse Old Town3 Bed/2 Bath-E53BR,2BA$5.47
The Colecroft CommunitySevern3BR,2BA$3.53
800 CarlyleA5a1BR,1BA$3.55
Bell Old TownA1K1BR,1BA$3.54
MAA Carlyle SquareTraditional 1x1 638-689 SF1BR,1BA$3.52
Lincoln Old TownCalvertStudio ,1BA$3.74
Alexan FlorenceStudio-S1 ArcoStudio ,1BA$4.98
Monticello-LeeStudioStudio ,1BA$2.95
115 S Patrick StStudioStudio ,1BA$3.88
Riverside ApartmentsTower 2 | Studio | S1AStudio ,1BA$4.71

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old Town, Alexandria, VA

Ranked #51

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Old Town Neighborhood in Alexandria, VA

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

65 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 $1,413.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Town Apartment is $1,619 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 $1,980 at Riverside Apartments.

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