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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town/Potomac Yard Studio Apartments | $1,860 | $1,299 | $2,991 |
| Old Town/Potomac Yard 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,527 | $1,314 | $5,570 |
| Old Town/Potomac Yard 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,365 | $1,539 | $10,000+ |
| Old Town/Potomac Yard 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,629 | $2,850 | $6,082 |
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $3,238 | $1,875 | $4,428 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $4,356 | $2,150 | $10,000+ |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $5,672 | $3,700 | $7,000 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $5,200 | $5,200 | $5,200 |
There are currently 409 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old Town/Potomac Yard Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Alexandria, VA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Do you have children? Old Town/Potomac Yard has come to be a favorite section of town for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, and having the finest learning and education resources available.
For some, access to the great outdoors is a must-have. This submarket is known as providing first-class access to the outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
This residential area is amongst the finest higher-end communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, maid services, views, access to parks, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Luxury neighborhoods also often offer tile or hardwood floors, tennis courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.
Does your family raise pets? this area has established a name for itself as one of the best communities for renters with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
As of today, July 29, 2026, there are currently 409 available Old Town/Potomac Yard apartments priced from $1,299 to $12,750, with an average monthly rent of $2,805.
There are currently 116 Studio Apartments in Old Town/Potomac Yard with rent ranges from $1,299 to $2,991 with an average price of $1,860.
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Old Town/Potomac Yard ranges from $1,314 to $5,570 with an average monthly rent of $2,527.
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Old Town/Potomac Yard range from $1,539 to $12,750. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,365.
There are currently 59 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Old Town/Potomac Yard on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,850 to $6,082 - averaging $4,629 for the location.
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