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511 Four Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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Presidential Greens
3904 Executive AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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Eaton Square
801 4 Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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800-802 Tennessee AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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25 W Glebe RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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1420 W Abingdon DrAlexandria, VA 22314
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930 N Henry StAlexandria, VA 22314
2059 Huntington Ave
AlexandriaVA22303
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320 E Nelson AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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407 Summers Dr, Unit Basement
407 Summers DrAlexandria, VA 22301
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Del Ray Tower at Fuse
3110 Mount Vernon AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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3201 Landover StAlexandria, VA 22305
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120 E Reed AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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3102 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 104
3102 Commonwealth AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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650 Maskell StAlexandria, VA 22301
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415 E Bellefonte AveAlexandria, VA 22301
1732 W Abingdon Dr, Unit 201
1732 W Abingdon Dr
AlexandriaVA22314
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Manor House Apartments
6 E Nelson AveAlexandria, VA 22301
2237 Farrington Ave
AlexandriaVA22303
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3201 Commonwealth Ave
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402 Bashford Ln
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1732 W Abingdon Dr, Unit 201
1732 W Abingdon Dr
AlexandriaVA22314
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Platform
1100 N Fayette StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Dylan & Reese
2455 Mandeville AveAlexandria, VA 22314
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800 John Carlyle StAlexandria, VA 22314
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The Foundry
2470 Mandeville LnAlexandria, VA 22314
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Bradley Braddock Road Station Apartments
1260 Braddock PlAlexandria, VA 22314
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620 Jefferson StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Avalon Potomac Yard
731 Seaton AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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The Courts at Huntington Station
5950 Grand Pavilion WayAlexandria, VA 22303
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Del Ray Central at Fuse
3051-3061 Mount Vernon AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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Reserve at Potomac Yard
3700 Jefferson Davis HwyAlexandria, VA 22305
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMAA Carlyle Square
501 Holland LnAlexandria, VA 22314
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLincoln Old Town
401 Holland LnAlexandria, VA 22314
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Station 650
650 Potomac AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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1111 Belle Pre
1111 N Belle Pre WayAlexandria, VA 22314
1109 N Pitt St
AlexandriaVA22314
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The Asher
620 N Fayette StAlexandria, VA 22314
2451 Midtown Ave
AlexandriaVA22303
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5919 Ashlar WayAlexandria, VA 22303
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAlate Old Town 62+ Senior Living
1112 First StAlexandria, VA 22314
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The Dalton
1225 First StAlexandria, VA 22314
7 E Glebe Rd, Unit C
7 E Glebe Rd
AlexandriaVA22305
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Bell Old Town
750 Thornton WayAlexandria, VA 22314
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Oakville
451 Swann AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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Gables Old Town North
525 Montgomery StAlexandria, VA 22314
1403 E Abingdon Dr
AlexandriaVA22314
131 N Washington St
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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 | $1,866 | $1,299 | $2,681 |
| Old Town/Potomac Yard 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,550 | $1,305 | $6,992 |
| Old Town/Potomac Yard 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,419 | $1,650 | $10,000+ |
| Old Town/Potomac Yard 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,506 | $1,921 | $6,082 |
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There are currently 98 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 The Square at 511 Apartments priced from $1,099. Presidential Greens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,305. Here are the most affordable Old Town/Potomac Yard apartments for rent in Alexandria, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1C | 1BR,1BA | $1,305 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Lloyd Apartments | 1D | 1BR,1BA | $1,419 |
| Glebe House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,462 |
| Mason Hall | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,523 |
| The Bloom | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,539 |
| Riverside Apartments | Tower 1 | Executive Studio | S1F | Studio,1BA | $1,565 |
| Del Ray Nelson | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Del Ray Tower at Fuse | E1B | Studio,1BA | $1,653 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town/Potomac Yard, VA
As of June 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Town/Potomac Yard area is the $1.95 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Apex Apartments in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $1,676. The second greatest value Old Town/Potomac Yard apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Bloom starting at $1,710 with a $2.05 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| The Bloom | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| Lloyd Apartments | 2E | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.72 |
| Jackson Crossing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| The Aspen | St. Asaph | Studio ,1BA | $2.62 |
| Del Ray Nelson | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.75 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.36 |
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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 $1,653.
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 $1,305, while the average apartment in Old Town/Potomac Yard costs $4,165.
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 23 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 $279 which is $3,886 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Town/Potomac Yard.
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