
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town/Potomac Yard Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $500 (54 Rentals)
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Lloyd Apartments

Glebe House Apartments

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Del Ray Tower at Fuse

Eaton Square

Monticello-Lee

203 E Glebe Rd

814 Jefferson St

Mason Hall

The Aspen
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2618 Fort Farnsworth Rd

720 W Glebe Rd

2633 Fort Farnsworth Rd

1712 Mt Vernon Ave

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1712 Mount Vernon Ave, Unit D

1800 Dewitt Ave

906 S Washington St

The Foundry

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Bell Old Town

Aspire Huntington Station
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801 N Pitt St

2630 Fort Farnsworth Rd

1734 W Abingdon Dr

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The Courts at Huntington Station

Carlyle Mill

MAA Carlyle Square

The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments

2301 Farrington Ave

Dylan and Reese

Del Ray Bellefonte
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1800 West Abingdon Drive, Unit 201

2605 Fort Farnsworth Rd

649 Notabene Dr

Lineage at North Patrick

Carydale East Apartments

Beverly Hills Court

Arbelo Apartments

The Heritage at Old Town

The Square at 511 Apartments

Bridgeyard
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Jefferson Gardens

The Arden

Mason Arms Apartments

Gunston Hall Apartments

Mason Avenue Apartments

Mason Avenue Apartments

Olde Towne West

Brenton Court Apartments

Commonwealth Terrace Apartments

New Brookside Apartments
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Old Town/Potomac Yard, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Town/Potomac Yard?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town/Potomac Yard Studio Apartments | $2,020 | $1,401 | $4,415 |
| Old Town/Potomac Yard 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,584 | $1,325 | $5,289 |
| Old Town/Potomac Yard 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,290 | $1,699 | $9,751 |
| Old Town/Potomac Yard 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,838 | $1,921 | $10,000+ |
| Old Town/Potomac Yard 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,115 | $4,152 | $8,078 |
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There are currently 54 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old Town/Potomac Yard Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
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Cheapest Available Old Town/Potomac Yard Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Town/Potomac Yard area of Alexandria, VA is a Studio unit found at Apex Apartments priced from $1,318. Presidential Greens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here are the most affordable Old Town/Potomac Yard apartments for rent in Alexandria, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,318 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1D | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Riverside Apartments | Tower 2 | Studio | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,401 |
| Lloyd Apartments | 1D | 1BR,1BA | $1,429 |
| Glebe House Apartments | Unfurnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Del Ray Tower at Fuse | E1B | Studio,1BA | $1,490 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,503 |
| Monticello-Lee | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,559 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR B | 1BR,1BA | $1,574 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR B | 1BR,1BA | $1,574 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town/Potomac Yard, VA
As of February 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Town/Potomac Yard area is the $1.84 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2B60 Model at The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $1,965. The second greatest value Old Town/Potomac Yard apartment is the Mastadon Model at Carlyle Mill starting at $2,689 with a $2.53 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Town/Potomac Yard apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2B60 | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| Carlyle Mill | Mastadon | 2BR,2BA | $2.53 |
| Del Ray Bellefonte | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Lloyd Apartments | 2C | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR B-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
| The Aspen | St. Asaph | Studio ,1BA | $2.60 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR B-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
| Eaton Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.90 |
| Apex Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.66 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld Town/Potomac Yard, Alexandria, VA
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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Town/Potomac Yard Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Old Town/Potomac Yard?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Town/Potomac Yard is under $1,574.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Town/Potomac Yard?
The cheapest apartment in Old Town/Potomac Yard is Presidential Greens which is listed at $1,325, while the average apartment in Old Town/Potomac Yard costs $12,029.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Town/Potomac Yard?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 27 regular apartments in Old Town/Potomac Yard that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Old Town/Potomac Yard?
Cheap apartments in Old Town/Potomac Yard have an average cost of $124 which is $11,905 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Town/Potomac Yard.
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