Old Town

Home to Colonial Architecture, Boutiques and Restaurants
If you want to be away from the fast and loud city life, Old Town is the place to be. Filled with cobblestone streets, colonial homes, churches and museums, Old Town is a quiet and charming neighborhood on the banks of the Potomac River in Alexandria. A walk on the King Street displays Old Town's popular shops, boutiques and restaurants.

The area is very safe although it does not have the same nightlife as downtown DC. However, getting to downtown DC from here is no problem as it only takes 15 minutes via the King Street Metro. You'll be hard pressed to find many complaints about this neighborhood.
What Old Town Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
7.3
value
7.3
amenities
7.5
social
6.4
management
8.0
safety
10
Median rents in Old Town
Studio
$
1,600
1 Bedroom
$
1,800
2 Bedroom
$
2,250

Living in
Old Town

Affordable
Many Shopping Options
Easy Commute
Small Town
Diverse
Little Nightlife
Walkable
Quiet Neighborhood
Old Town — 7.9/10 Rating (based on 35 neighborhood reviews)
I love the neighborhood. Although Old Town is in the suburbs, it feels like like a mini city, and almost everywhere I want to go is within walking distance. There are great restaurants and bars a few blocks, we're close to the river, there are multiple parks nearby. There is a Whole Foods a block away from my building, and it takes me less than 10 minutes to walk to the King Street Metro station. I also have a dog, and there are so many dog parks and dog-friendly businesses in the area.
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10
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Meridian at Carlyle
Neighborhood is rather safe but they are constantly doing construction in the area. Limited street parking available for guest(s) — no free guest parking available.
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8
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Platform
Old Town is an amazing community of friendly people with plenty of parks and activities, delicious restaurants, and plenty of shopping. It’s my great escape from the craziness of the city.
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10
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406 South Royal Street
It's a great mix of city and community suburbia. The area is for all ages and includes much diversity. It has great public transport and many shops and food options.
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8
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1111 Belle Pre Apartments
There are a lot of great bars and restaurants within walking distance. Several grocery store options as well. The apartment is close to the metro/other transit.
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7
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The Asher
The neighborhood has something for everyone. Bordering trendy Kalorama/Dupont and more rustic AdMo. Building is next to an elementary school and small park.
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The Asher
Old Town is a great place to live if you don't want to live in downtown DC. There are always tons of things to do as well as great bars and restaurants.
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8
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Meridian at Braddock Station
Great al around. Bike paths, outside gyms along the trails, great places to chow, lots of art, a great community.
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10
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Cameron Court
Old Town is great! So many restaurants, bars, shopping, parks, and hiking. Easy to walk to all the shops on King Street, and super close (walkable) to two metro stops, Braddock Road and King Street. Commute to Foggy Bottom via metro is only about 30 minutes, and it is a straight trip on the blue line from Braddock Road to Foggy Bottom-GWU.
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1111 Belle Pre Apartments
Old Town is a cute area with lots of shopping and great restaurants. It's not as busy or loud as DC and can be more affordable. Getting into DC is easy with two metro stop options. Some cons would be that it doesn't have extensive nightlife options if that's what your into. However, it's a perfect option for a more low-key night that DC bars.
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Meridian at Braddock Station
Great neighborhood that is close to restaurants and shopping. Not a lot within walking distance unless you live in the heart of Old Town (which we don't) but we are also relatively close to DC. Short Uber ride, great place to consider if you've never lived in the area before.
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Meridian at Braddock Station
Quite neighborhood that is close to Rustico and Buzz. Short distance to Mount Vernon Trail. Harris Teeter is within walking distance or a short car drive. For drivers, easy access to both Rt 1 and GW Parkway.
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8
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Mason Hall
Quiet neighborhood. Next to an Aldi and CVS. Public bus nearby. Nearby gorgeous old town.
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7
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Alante Apartments
It's fine. There's plenty of things to do if you walk to King St, about 10 mins away.
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8
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Post Carlyle Square
It is located next to the WMATA Alexandria Railyard. There is nothing to do and the area is very industrial.
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3
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Cameron Court
It's very quiet and very family-friendly.
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8
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Park Place Condominium
Family are friendly ppl!
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10
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Eos 21
Very pleased
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6
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Foxchase Apartments
The Del Ray neighborhood is very cute. Lots of mom and pop type stores and restaurants. Small town feel. Very young couple with new baby and dog type of place.

There is a pretty unsafe area right next to the neighborhood, so be careful. Also, there is no metro nearby.
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8
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DelRay Tower
Pros:
- Safe, nearby grocery store, pet friendly, pool, close to restaurants, diverse in income types and styles of homes, etc.

Cons: Section 8 housing, a lot of people for a tiny pool.
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8
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Quaker Hill Condominiums
Lots of new development populated by yuppies and hip new businesses/restaurants, mixed in with pockets of section-8 housing and shady groups of people walking the streets.
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8
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Meridian at Braddock Station
Absolutely love it. So many friendly people and fun restaurants, coffee shops, stores, etc. Feels like you are apart of a community and very easy to meet people.
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9
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Meridian at Braddock Station
Public transportation is excellent. Really don't need a car. Holmes Run Park great for running and bicycling. Restaurants, shopping and malls within 5 miles.
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7
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Broadstone Van Dorn
Close to DC and other Virginia cities... good public transport... not as young and fratty as Arlington but still plenty of social opportunities... Love it
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7
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Parkfairfax
This is an awesome area. It is lots of fun to explore and a nice change from being in the city for school all the time.
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8
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Meridian at Braddock Station
Friendly people. Pretty quiet and safe area. A plethora of restaurants, bars, and shops within walking distance.
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Meridian at Eisenhower Station
Old Town is great. King Street is tons of fun and there are always interesting things to do and see.
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Meridian at Braddock Station
The neighborhood is decent. There are a few restaurants in the same complex as the apartment building. There is a movie theater across the street. The neighborhood is about to get a lot better, as a Wegmans and several other restaurants are being built now and will open in the summer.
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The Foundry
Location is fantastic. The apartment is next to the Potomac Yard shopping center, so everything that you need is within walking distance. It is between Pentagon City / Crystal City and Old Town, so there are even more shopping, dining, and entertainment options available.
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Avalon Potomac Yard
It's not as young of a scene as Ballston/VA Square/Clarendon, but there are plenty of stores nearby and it is just four miles from beautiful Old Town Alexandria.
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9
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Foxchase Apartments
This is a great neighborhood! Very safe and lots of restaurants within walking distance
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6
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Auburn Village
Great neighborhood! Tons of restaurants and shopping options.
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9
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Braddock Place
Wonderful area
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8
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Cameron Court
Old Town is great. Tons of fun things to do.
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7
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Meridian at Braddock Station
Good bars and restaurants
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10
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Bradley Apartments


Getting to Know
Old Town

Neighborhood Boundaries
East to West Boundaries: Potomac River to N Van Dorn St
North to South Boundaries: S Glebe Rd to Capital Beltway Inner Loop
dining
Faccia Luna
Front Porch
Los Toltecos
Tokyo Japanese Steak House
grocery
Aldi
Giant
Trader Joe's
Whole Foods
convenience
7-Eleven
CVS Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Walgreens
fitness
Ascend Cycle
Snap Fitness
Solidcore
YogaToka
parks
Hooff’s Run
Jones Point Park
Monticello Park
Potomac Yard Park
coffee
Pops Old Fashioned Ice Cream
Sinbad Mediterranean Food & Bakery
Streets Market & Cafe
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
bus
10A/10B/10E (bus)
11Y (bus)
8Z (bus)
AT3 (bus)
rail
Blue/Yellow (metro)
Yellow (metro)
About your Neighbors
Data from the 2013 American Community Survey
Zip Codes
Old Town includes zip codes 22305, 22302, 22301, and 22314
Rent vs Own
43
% of Old Town residents are renters
Driving to Work
66
% of Old Town residents drive to work
New Construction
13
% of housing units in Old Town have been built in the last 15 years
Building Types
75
%
<20 units
3
%
20-49 units
22
%
50+ units
Demographics
Children (under 18)
23
%
18 - 34
41
%
35 - 54
44
%
55+
30
%
Unit Mix
3
%
Studio
27
%
1 Bed
33
%
2 Bed
37
%
3+ Bed
Occupation or Education
Working Professional
74
%
Undergrad Student
5
%
Grad Student
4
%
Unemployed
4
%
Retired
12
%

Best Apartments
in Old Town

Meridian at Carlyle
Studio $1,615
1 Bed $1,565
2 Beds $2,165

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Mason Hall
Studio $1,583
1 Bed $1,980
2 Beds $2,362

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1111 Belle Pre Apartments
1 Bed $2,309
2 Beds $3,180

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Alexan Florence
Studio $2,339
1 Bed $3,008
2 Beds $4,172
Place One Condominiums
1 Bed $1,425
2 Beds $2,000

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The Alante in Alexandria
Studio $1,225
1 Bed $1,255
2 Beds $1,505

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