Cheap Homes for Rent in the Old Town/Potomac Yard Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,700 (24 Rentals)

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property at 3650 S Glebe Rd

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3650 S Glebe Rd, Unit 349

3650 S Glebe Rd
ArlingtonVA22202
property at 2237 Farrington Ave

$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,875

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2237 Farrington Ave

AlexandriaVA22303
property at 301 N West St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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301 N West St

AlexandriaVA22314
property at 1814 W Abingdon Dr

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1814 W Abingdon Dr

AlexandriaVA22314
property at 2622 Fort Farnsworth Rd

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2622 Fort Farnsworth Rd, Unit 216

2622 Fort Farnsworth Rd
AlexandriaVA22303
property at 5901 Mt Eagle Dr

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5901 Mt Eagle Dr, Unit 607

5901 Mt Eagle Dr
AlexandriaVA22303

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property at 2050 Jamieson Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2050 Jamieson Ave, Unit 1109

2050 Jamieson Ave
AlexandriaVA22314
property at 715 S Washington St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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715 S Washington St

AlexandriaVA22314
property at 17 Auburn Ct

$2,299

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$2,299

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$2,299

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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17 Auburn Ct, Unit C

17 Auburn Ct
AlexandriaVA22305
property at 2151 Jamieson Ave

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2151 Jamieson Ave, Unit 1911

2151 Jamieson Ave
AlexandriaVA22314
property at 113 S St Asaph St

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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113 S St Asaph St

AlexandriaVA22314
property at 2631 Wagon Dr

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2631 Wagon Dr, Unit 333

2631 Wagon Dr
AlexandriaVA22303
property at 906 S Washington St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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906 S Washington St, Unit 307

906 S Washington St
AlexandriaVA22314

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property at 600 Bashford Ln

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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600 Bashford Ln

AlexandriaVA22314
property at 610 Bashford Ln

$2,428

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$2,428

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$2,428

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610 Bashford Ln

AlexandriaVA22314
property at 420 N Henry St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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420 N Henry St

AlexandriaVA22314
property at 520 John Carlyle St

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

1 Bedroom Rentals

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520 John Carlyle St

AlexandriaVA22314

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Square at 511StudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Presidential GreensPlan A1B/A1C1BR,1BA$1,330
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$1,399
Lloyd Apartments1D1BR,1BA$1,419
Riverside ApartmentsExecutive Studio | S1BStudio,1BA$1,428

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Del Ray Bellefonte2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.05
Apex ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.42
211 West Street Apartments211-52BR,1BA$2.50
The Bloom2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.84
Lloyd Apartments2E2BR,1BA$2.47
The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.23
Jackson Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.63
Del Ray NelsonStudio, 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.67
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$2.35
Presidential GreensPlan A1B/A1C1BR,1BA$2.27

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Old Town/Potomac Yard, Alexandria, VA

Ranked #12

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 296 Apartments for Rent in Old Town/Potomac Yard, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,299 to $9,136. There are also 102 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Old Town/Potomac Yard ranging from $1,795 to $10,500.

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 $1,795 to $10,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,728.

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