Apartments to rent in Old Town Alexandria, Alexandria

Old Town Alexandria is the city’s historic waterfront neighborhood along King Street and the Potomac River. Compact, walkable and tourism-friendly, Old Town blends 18th- and 19th-century townhouses, galleries, restaurants and waterfront parks. This guide covers ZIP codes (22314), typical rents, transit, schools, safety and neighborhood amenities for renters.

Nearby Neighborhoods Comparison

NeighborhoodsCostSchoolsSafetyWalkability
Old Town Alexandria High Good Safe Excellent
Del Ray Average Good Safe Good
Eisenhower East Average Good Safe Good
Potomac Yard High Good Safe Good
Carlyle Average Good Safe Good
Excellent/Good
Average
Poor/Less Safe

Source: Zillow (Alexandria / ZIP 22314 market & local listings)

Old Town Alexandria, Alexandria Rental Prices

Studio
$1,700 – $2,300
1 bedroom
$2,000 – $2,800
2 bedroom
$2,700 – $4,000
3 bedroom
$3,500 – $6,500

Source: Zillow (Alexandria / ZIP 22314 market & local listings)

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Old Town Alexandria, Alexandria Schools & Education

Top Public Schools

Top Private Schools

Bishop Ireton High School

⭐ Not rated School profiles
201 Cambridge Rd, Alexandria, VA 22314
🧭 ~0.7–1.0 mi (short drive).

Source: Alexandria City Public Schools / GreatSchools

Old Town Alexandria, Alexandria Safety & Crime Overview

Safe

Old Town’s historic core is generally safe for residents and visitors, with a higher-than-average rate of property crime (theft/shoplifting/vehicle break‑ins) compared with residential-only neighborhoods — a pattern common to dense, tourism-driven waterfront areas. Violent crime rates in the Old Town area tend to be lower than many regional urban cores; however, crowded corridors (King Street, the waterfront) see more opportunistic theft. Usual precautions — secure entry, locking bikes/cars, avoiding poorly lit isolated streets late at night — are advisable.

Source: City of Alexandria Police (annual reports) and neighborhood crime summaries (AreaVibes estimates)

Old Town Alexandria, Alexandria Walkability, Transit & Bike Scores

Walk Score ~93
Walker's Paradise (most errands on foot)
Transit Score ~59
Good transit (King Street–Old Town Metro + DASH/Metrobus)
Bike Score ~91
Very Bikeable
<20 min
King Street–Old Town (WMATA Blue/Yellow) gives rail access into D.C. downtown in roughly 10–20 minutes depending on destination; frequent DASH and Metrobus service plus the free King Street trolley link the waterfront to the Metro station.

Source: Walk Score via property pages / WMATA station info

Old Town Alexandria, Alexandria Summary

Overview

Old Town Alexandria is a walkable, historic waterfront neighborhood centered on King Street and the Potomac. It attracts residents who value history, dining and quick transit access to Washington, D.C. Housing mixes historic rowhouses, converted condos and newer mid‑rise buildings; rents and home values run above the Alexandria average due to location and desirability.

Key Features

  • Historic core: Cobblestone streets, preserved 18th/19th‑century architecture and museums (Torpedo Factory, Gadsby’s Tavern).
  • Dining & shopping: King Street’s restaurants, independent shops and weekend farmer’s market draw locals and visitors.
  • Waterfront access: Promenades, parks and water taxi access to D.C. and National Harbor.
  • Transit links: King Street–Old Town Metro plus Amtrak/VRE at Union Station make commutes to D.C. convenient.

Housing Snapshot

  • High demand — limited supply in the historic district
  • Mix of converted rowhouses and newer luxury condos in redevelopment pockets