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Old Town, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town, VA

As of August 03, 2025 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 B2A Model at Bell Old Town starting at $3,165 with a $3.27 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.
The Colecroft CommunitySevern3BR,2BA$3.53
Bell Old TownB2A2BR,2BA$3.27
Alexan Florence1 Bed/1 Bath-A4 Chesterfield1BR,1BA$4.76
MAA Carlyle SquareTraditional 1x1 638-689 SF1BR,1BA$3.35
Lincoln Old TownKensington1BR,1BA$3.44
800 CarlyleS2aStudio ,1BA$3.29
Riverside ApartmentsExecutive Studio | S1BStudio ,1BA$3.05
Monticello-LeeStudioStudio ,1BA$3.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Old Town

What type of rentals are currently available in Old Town?

There are currently 121 Apartments for Rent in Old Town, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,459 to $14,902. There are also 22 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Old Town ranging from $1,850 to $6,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Old Town?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Old Town ranges from $1,850 to $6,750 with an average monthly rent of $4,291.

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