Cheap Homes for Rent in Old Town/Potomac Yard Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,500 (20 Rentals)

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property at 3911 Elbert Ave

$1,530

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$1,530

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$1,530

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

3911 Elbert Ave

AlexandriaVA22305
property at 511 Wilkes St

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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511 Wilkes St

AlexandriaVA22314
property at 1732 W Abingdon Dr

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1732 W Abingdon Dr, Unit 201

1732 W Abingdon Dr
AlexandriaVA22314
property at 1814 W Abingdon Dr

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1814 W Abingdon Dr

AlexandriaVA22314

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property at 2610 Indian Dr

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2610 Indian Dr, Unit 2B

2610 Indian Dr
AlexandriaVA22303
property at 7 E Glebe Rd

$2,249

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$2,249

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$2,249

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7 E Glebe Rd, Unit C

7 E Glebe Rd
AlexandriaVA22305
property at 921 Cameron St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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921 Cameron St

AlexandriaVA22314
property at 1012 Duke St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

1012 Duke St

AlexandriaVA22314
property at 715 S Washington St

$1,975 - $2,575

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom Rentals

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715 S Washington St

AlexandriaVA22314
property at 2622 Fort Farnsworth Rd

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2622 Fort Farnsworth Rd, Unit 216

2622 Fort Farnsworth Rd
AlexandriaVA22303

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property at 1630 W Abingdon Dr

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1630 W Abingdon Dr, Unit 201

1630 W Abingdon Dr
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 214 S Henry St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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214 S Henry St

AlexandriaVA22314
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

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
Presidential GreensPlan A1C1BR,1BA$1,305
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$1,350
Lloyd Apartments1D1BR,1BA$1,419
Glebe House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,462

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Apex ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.95
The Bloom2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.05
Lloyd Apartments2E2BR,1BA$2.49
The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.23
Presidential GreensPlan B12BR,1BA$2.72
Jackson Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.58
The AspenSt. AsaphStudio ,1BA$2.62
Del Ray NelsonStudio, 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.75
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$2.27
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.36

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

Ranked #13

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 301 Apartments for Rent in Old Town/Potomac Yard, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,299 to $10,402. There are also 93 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Old Town/Potomac Yard ranging from $1,530 to $8,500.

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 $1,530 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,056.

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