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Old Town, 1 Jefferson Davis Hwy | Alexandria
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  •  24-Hour Fitness Center
  •  9 Foot Ceilings
  •  Controlled Access
  •  Gas Fireplace
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Parking Garage  
  •  Pet Friendly
  •  Private Balconies
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Swimming Pool
  •  Walk-in Closets
  •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

User Rating

5.7
Average
3 Reviews

About this Location

Giant
2 min walk
Limited nearby
public transit
Daingerfield Island
10 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby

Pricing 
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,940+
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$2,649+

  • Bedrooms

    •  Walk-in Closets

  • Building Related

    •  Elevators
    •  Smoke-Free Community

  • Convenience

    •  Package Service with Notifications

  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stove & Oven

  • Laundry

    •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

  • Living Room

    •  9 Foot Ceilings
    •  Ceiling Fans
    •  Central A/C
    •  Gas Fireplace
    •  Large Windows

  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Parking Garage  

  • Pet Terms & Amenities

    •  Restricted breeds

  • Security & Maintenance

    •  Controlled Access

  • Sports & Fitness

    •  24-Hour Fitness Center
    •  Swimming Pool

  • View

    •  Private Balconies
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Overall rating 5.7/10, based on 3 renter reviews Write a review

7.0
Location
5.0
Amenities
4.3
Management
5.0
Value
5.3
Social
5.3
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Unethical Management + Impossible Renewals

Equity as a company is horrible and the management team does not have good ethics or morals, especially when leasing and renewing your apartment. They try to be sly and sneaky in letting time pass without reaching out to you, don't factor in the living conditions of the complex and maintenance issues throughout the year, do not give appropriate timeframes for renewals, charge for things that are not provided to you in your agreement, and won't allow communication with someone who is in higher management when you are trying to negotiate. You will be stuck with over 15% increase in costs EVERY YEAR, making it nearly impossible to afford. Good riddance to this POS place and good luck to all who decide to live here.

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Great

No noise issues, great for dogs, nice pool and gym.

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Great location but thin walls

The Reserve is in a great location, within walking distance to stores, restaurants and a movie theater. One negative feature is that the walls are thin. You can hear neighbors talking in the apartment next door and hear people walking around above.

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 33 Recs

Souvlaki Bar
Sicilian Pizza
Marino’s Pizza and Subs
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grocery 1 Rec

Giant
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convenience 4 Recs

CVS Pharmacy
Market 2 Market
Walgreens
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fitness 13 Recs

Trident CrossFit
Orangetheory Fitness
Ease Yoga and Cafe
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parks 3 Recs

Potomac Yard Park
Simpson Stadium Dog Park
Crystal City Workout Park
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coffee 14 Recs

The Dairy Godmother
Streets Market & Cafe
Emma’s Espresso and Wine Bar
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About Old Town

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 po...
Diverse
Walkable
Affordable
Small Town
Easy Commute
Little Nightlife
Quiet Neighborhood
Median rents in Old Town
Studio
$
1,600
1 Bedroom
$
1,800
2 Bedroom
$
2,250

Getting around Old Town

METROWAY (bus)

2 min

AT9 (bus)

3 min

10A/10B/10E (bus)

9 min

AT10 (bus)

8 min

Old Town Reviews

36 reviews
Reviewed by GW Law Student living at Meridian at Carlyle
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.
Reviewed by ANeil living at Quaker Hill Condominiums
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.
Reviewed by Anonymous living at Meridian at Braddock Station
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.
Reviewed by GW Law Student living at 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.
Reviewed by Gwen living at Broadstone Van Dorn
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.
Reviewed by Chicago Resident living at Parkfairfax
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
Reviewed by GW Law Student living at Meridian at Braddock Station
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.
Reviewed by GW Law Student living at 1111 Belle Pre Apartments
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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