
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,200 (15 Rentals)
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806 Jefferson St

906 S Washington St

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Bell Old Town

922 S Washington St
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MAA Carlyle Square

800 Carlyle

Lincoln Old Town

Alexan Florence

207 S Patrick St
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Olde Towne West

115 S Patrick 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 | $1,848 | $1,451 | $3,100 |
| Old Town 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,934 | $1,650 | $4,850 |
| Old Town 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,752 | $2,049 | $6,620 |
| Old Town 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,934 | $3,278 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 15 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 $1,479. 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 | $1,451 |
| Monticello-Lee | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,479 |
| 800 Carlyle | S2a | Studio,1BA | $2,053 |
| Lincoln Old Town | Calvert | Studio,1BA | $2,093 |
| Alexan Florence | Studio-S1 Arco | Studio,1BA | $2,215 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town, VA
As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Town area is the $7.56 price per square foot 3 Bed/2 Bath Den-E13 Model at CityHouse Old Town in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $11,790. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| CityHouse Old Town | 3 Bed/2 Bath Den-E13 | 3BR,2BA | $7.56 |
| The Colecroft Community | Severn | 3BR,2BA | $3.53 |
| Alexan Florence | 2 Bed/2 Bath-B1 Poltrona | 2BR,2BA | $4.65 |
| Cortland Alexandria | A16 - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $3.99 |
| Bell Old Town | A1E | 1BR,1BA | $3.61 |
| MAA Carlyle Square | Traditional 1x1 638-689 SF | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| 800 Carlyle | S2a | Studio ,1BA | $3.63 |
| Lincoln Old Town | Calvert | Studio ,1BA | $3.78 |
| Monticello-Lee | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.99 |
| Riverside Apartments | Tower 2 | Studio | S1A | Studio ,1BA | $4.84 |
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 $1,659 at Monticello-Lee.
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 $2,049 at Riverside Apartments.
What is the most affordable Old Town Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Old Town Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Colecroft Community and starts from $3,850.
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