
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,200 (13 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Old Town area of Alexandria.


850 John Carlyle St

311 S Washington St

115 S Patrick St

800 Carlyle

Bell Old Town

Lincoln Old Town

MAA Carlyle Square

520 John Carlyle St
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 | $1,775 | $1,413 | $2,933 | 
| Old Town 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,966 | $1,620 | $4,850 | 
| Old Town 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,774 | $1,980 | $7,765 | 
| Old Town 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,591 | $3,850 | $10,000+ | 
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There are currently 13 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 $1,413. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Apartments | Tower 2 | Studio | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,413 | 
| Monticello-Lee | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,459 | 
| 115 S Patrick St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,900 | 
| Lincoln Old Town | Ashlawn | Studio,1BA | $1,992 | 
| MAA Carlyle Square | Traditional 1x1 535-637 SF | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. | 
|---|---|---|---|
| CityHouse Old Town | 3 Bed/2 Bath-E5 | 3BR,2BA | $5.47 | 
| The Colecroft Community | Severn | 3BR,2BA | $3.53 | 
| 800 Carlyle | A5a | 1BR,1BA | $3.55 | 
| Bell Old Town | A1K | 1BR,1BA | $3.54 | 
| MAA Carlyle Square | Traditional 1x1 638-689 SF | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 | 
| Lincoln Old Town | Calvert | Studio ,1BA | $3.74 | 
| Alexan Florence | Studio-S1 Arco | Studio ,1BA | $4.98 | 
| Monticello-Lee | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.95 | 
| 115 S Patrick St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.88 | 
| Riverside Apartments | Tower 2 | Studio | S1A | Studio ,1BA | $4.71 | 
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld Town, Alexandria, VA
Ranked #51
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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