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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Square at 511
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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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLloyd Apartments
800-802 Tennessee AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowGlebe House Apartments
25 W Glebe RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMason Hall
1420 W Abingdon DrAlexandria, VA 22314
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Bloom
930 N Henry StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Aspen
3201 Landover StAlexandria, VA 22305
2059 Huntington Ave
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2317 Huntington Ave, Unit 724
2317 Huntington AveAlexandria, VA 22303
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2317 Huntington Ave, Unit 616
2317 Huntington AveAlexandria, VA 22303
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDel Ray Nelson
320 E Nelson AveAlexandria, VA 22301
2301 Farrington Ave
AlexandriaVA22303
113 E Glebe Rd
AlexandriaVA22305
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Manor House Apartments
6 E Nelson AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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The Courts at Huntington Station
5950 Grand Pavilion WayAlexandria, VA 22303
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowJackson Crossing
120 E Reed AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Station At Potomac Yard Apartments
650 Maskell StAlexandria, VA 22301
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowNew Brookside Apartments
601 Four Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
1808 W Abingdon Dr
AlexandriaVA22314
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 8Monticello-Lee
620 Jefferson StAlexandria, VA 22314
1718 W Abingdon Dr
AlexandriaVA22314
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$1,927 - $10,206
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now800 Carlyle
800 John Carlyle StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLincoln Old Town
401 Holland LnAlexandria, VA 22314
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Del Ray Central at Fuse
3051-3061 Mount Vernon AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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The Foundry
2470 Mandeville LnAlexandria, VA 22314
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAspire Huntington Station
5919 Ashlar WayAlexandria, VA 22303
2317 Huntington Ave
AlexandriaVA22303
134 Roberts Ln
AlexandriaVA22314
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDel Ray Bellefonte
415 E Bellefonte AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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Del Ray Tower at Fuse
3110 Mount Vernon AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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Bell Old Town
750 Thornton WayAlexandria, VA 22314
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Dylan & Reese
2455 Mandeville AveAlexandria, VA 22314
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Avalon Potomac Yard
731 Seaton AveAlexandria, VA 22305
2704 Dartmouth Rd
AlexandriaVA22314
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$2,100
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now211 West Street Apartments
211 N West StAlexandria, VA 22314
1403 E Abingdon Dr
AlexandriaVA22314
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMAA Carlyle Square
501 Holland LnAlexandria, VA 22314
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$1,827 - $3,714
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Reserve at Potomac Yard
3700 Jefferson Davis HwyAlexandria, VA 22305
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Platform
1100 N Fayette StAlexandria, VA 22314
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2451 Midtown Ave
AlexandriaVA22303
2050 Jamieson Ave, Unit 1109
2050 Jamieson Ave
AlexandriaVA22314
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Station 650
650 Potomac AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAlate Old Town 62+ Senior Living
1112 First StAlexandria, VA 22314
17 Auburn Ct, Unit C
17 Auburn Ct
AlexandriaVA22305
915 N Patrick St
AlexandriaVA22314
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The Bradley Braddock Road Station Apartments
1260 Braddock PlAlexandria, VA 22314
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Oakville
451 Swann AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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1111 Belle Pre
1111 N Belle Pre WayAlexandria, VA 22314
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The Grayson
1215 N Fayette StAlexandria, VA 22314
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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 | $1,812 | $1,299 | $3,002 |
| Old Town/Potomac Yard 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,542 | $1,330 | $5,535 |
| Old Town/Potomac Yard 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,336 | $1,539 | $9,136 |
| Old Town/Potomac Yard 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,605 | $2,850 | $6,082 |
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There are currently 104 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 priced from $1,299. Presidential Greens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,330. 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 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1B/A1C | 1BR,1BA | $1,330 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Lloyd Apartments | 1D | 1BR,1BA | $1,419 |
| Riverside Apartments | Executive Studio | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,428 |
| Glebe House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Mason Hall | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,504 |
| The Bloom | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,539 |
| The Aspen | St. Asaph | Studio,1BA | $1,562 |
| Del Ray Nelson | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,599 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town/Potomac Yard, VA
As of August 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Town/Potomac Yard area is the $2.05 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Model at Del Ray Bellefonte in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Old Town/Potomac Yard apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Apex Apartments starting at $2,073 with a $2.42 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Ray Bellefonte | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.42 |
| 211 West Street Apartments | 211-5 | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| The Bloom | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| Lloyd Apartments | 2E | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Jackson Crossing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Del Ray Nelson | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.67 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1B/A1C | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
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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 $1,599.
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 $1,330, while the average apartment in Old Town/Potomac Yard costs $2,557.
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 26 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 $232 which is $2,325 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Town/Potomac Yard.
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