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104 E Reed Ave

AlexandriaVA22305

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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 1 Bed unit found at Presidential Greens priced from $1,279. Apex Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,318. Here are the most affordable Old Town/Potomac Yard apartments for rent in Alexandria, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,279
Apex ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,318
Riverside ApartmentsExecutive Studio | S1BStudio,1BA$1,401
Lloyd Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1,409
Glebe House ApartmentsUnfurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town/Potomac Yard, VA

As of February 03, 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 Selkirk Model at Carlyle Mill starting at $2,712 with a $2.56 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 MillSelkirk2BR,2BA$2.56
The AspenCameron2BR,1BA$2.61
Del Ray Bellefonte2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.05
Del Ray Central at FuseB14R2BR,2BA$2.73
Lloyd Apartments2E2BR,1BA$2.49
Mason Avenue Apartments1BR B-Renovated1BR,1BA$2.84
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$2.53
Presidential GreensPlan A1A1BR,1BA$2.72
Apex ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.66

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old Town/Potomac Yard, Alexandria, VA

Ranked #9

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Old Town/Potomac Yard

What type of rentals are currently available in Old Town/Potomac Yard?

There are currently 303 Apartments for Rent in Old Town/Potomac Yard, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,279 to $12,539. There are also 111 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Old Town/Potomac Yard ranging from $750 to $12,850.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Old Town/Potomac Yard?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Old Town/Potomac Yard ranges from $750 to $12,850 with an average monthly rent of $4,151.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Old Town/Potomac Yard?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Old Town/Potomac Yard range from $2,347 to $11,790, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,900 to $8,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,820.

Expert Rental Resources

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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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