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

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Presidential Greens
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$1,325 - $2,307
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$1,285 - $2,267
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$40

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$1,325 - $2,307
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Presidential Greens

3904 Executive AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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Del Ray Tower at Fuse
$1,490 - $5,286
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$1,456 - $5,252
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$34

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$1,490 - $5,286
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Del Ray Tower at Fuse

3110 Mount Vernon AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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1712 Mount Vernon Ave, Unit D
$1,850
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$1,850

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$1,850
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1712 Mount Vernon Ave, Unit D

1712 Mount Vernon AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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Bell Old Town
$1,885 - $5,747
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$1,882 - $5,744
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$3

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$1,885 - $5,747
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bell Old Town

750 Thornton WayAlexandria, VA 22314
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The Courts at Huntington Station
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$1,957 - $4,035
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$1,844 - $3,922
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$113

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$1,957 - $4,035
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Courts at Huntington Station

5950 Grand Pavilion WayAlexandria, VA 22303
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Dylan and Reese
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$1,998 - $4,805Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Dylan and Reese

2455 Mandeville AveAlexandria, VA 22314
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1800 West Abingdon Drive, Unit 201
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
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1800 West Abingdon Drive, Unit 201

1800 West Abingdon DriveAlexandria, VA 22314
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649 Notabene Dr

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Beverly Hills Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Beverly Hills Court

300-302 W Glebe RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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Arbelo Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbelo Apartments

831-833 Bashford LnAlexandria, VA 22314
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Bridgeyard
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridgeyard

1204 S Washington StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Jefferson Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Gardens

5877 Monticello RdAlexandria, VA 22303
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The Arden
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Arden

2317 Huntington AveAlexandria, VA 22303
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Mason Arms Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mason Arms Apartments

218 E Mason AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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Gunston Hall Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gunston Hall Apartments

913 S Washington StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Olde Towne West
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Olde Towne West

500-524 S Alfred StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Brenton Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brenton Court Apartments

400-424 E Glendale AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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New Brookside Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

New Brookside Apartments

601 Four Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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Old Town/Potomac Yard, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Apex ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,318
Presidential GreensPlan A1D1BR,1BA$1,325
Riverside ApartmentsTower 2 | Studio | S1AStudio,1BA$1,401
Lloyd Apartments1D1BR,1BA$1,429
Glebe House ApartmentsUnfurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Del Ray Tower at FuseE1BStudio,1BA$1,490
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$1,503
Monticello-LeeStudioStudio,1BA$1,559
Mason Avenue Apartments1BR B1BR,1BA$1,574
Mason Avenue Apartments1BR B1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments2 Bedroom 2B602BR,2BA$1.84
Carlyle MillMastadon2BR,2BA$2.53
Del Ray Bellefonte2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.05
Lloyd Apartments2C2BR,1BA$2.39
Presidential GreensPlan B12BR,1BA$2.57
Mason Avenue Apartments1BR B-Renovated1BR,1BA$2.84
The AspenSt. AsaphStudio ,1BA$2.60
Mason Avenue Apartments1BR B-Renovated1BR,1BA$2.84
Eaton SquareA11BR,1BA$2.90
Apex ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.66

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Old Town/Potomac Yard, Alexandria, VA

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Alexandria. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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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