Located within blocks of the riverfront, our apartments on Washington St. offer the best of Old Town Alexandria living at your doorstep. Charming features like quartz countertops, wood-style flooring, and French-door refrigerators will make you proud to call any of our newly renovated studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments in Downtown Alexandria home.
With convenience to popular shopping, dining, and grocery spots, our South Alexandria apartment homes make your everyday routine a breeze. And when you're considering your weekend (or weeknight) plans, you have plenty of options nearby. Start your morning with a cup of coffee at Cafe du Soleil downstairs, enjoy a scenic waterside stroll, and then meet up with friends to explore the shops on King Street.
Apartment for rent
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$2,368/mo
820 S Columbus St, Unit 223, Alexandria, VA 22314
1beds
605sqft
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Apartment
Available Tue Sep 29 2026
Cats, dogs OK
Central air
In unit laundry
Garage parking
Central
What's special
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: dryer, washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Storage
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 605 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Disabled Access
Features
- Stories: 4
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Courtyard, Storage
Lot
- Features: Landscaped, Private
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s), Storage
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Condition
- Year built: 2007
Building
Details
- Building name: Cortland Alexandria
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center
HOA
- Amenities included: Barbecue, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Parking, Storage
Location
- Region: Alexandria
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 12 Months
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 7/16/2026 | Price change | $2,368+4.4%$4/sqft |
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| 7/9/2026 | Price change | $2,268-4.2%$4/sqft |
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| 7/8/2026 | Price change | $2,368-1.4%$4/sqft |
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| 7/1/2026 | Price change | $2,402+0.3%$4/sqft |
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| 6/24/2026 | Price change | $2,396+1.2%$4/sqft |
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| 6/2/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,368+12.1%$4/sqft |
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| 5/31/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/14/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,113+14.7%$3/sqft |
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| 2/20/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/18/2021 | Price change | $1,843+3.1%$3/sqft |
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| 2/12/2021 | Price change | $1,788-1.6%$3/sqft |
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| 2/9/2021 | Price change | $1,817+0.2%$3/sqft |
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| 2/4/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,813-12.4%$3/sqft |
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| 3/7/2020 | Listing removed | $2,069$3/sqft |
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| 2/26/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,069+7.3%$3/sqft |
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| 8/24/2019 | Listing removed | $1,928$3/sqft |
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| 8/16/2019 | Price change | $1,928-4.8%$3/sqft |
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| 8/6/2019 | Price change | $2,025-3.3%$3/sqft |
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| 7/26/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,095+22.2%$3/sqft |
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| 3/28/2019 | Listing removed | $1,715$3/sqft |
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| 3/21/2019 | Price change | $1,715-6.8%$3/sqft |
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| 2/26/2019 | Price change | $1,841-1.6%$3/sqft |
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| 2/15/2019 | Price change | $1,871-3.6%$3/sqft |
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| 2/12/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,941+1.2%$3/sqft |
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| 12/25/2018 | Listing removed | $1,918$3/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Old Town
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Lyles-Crouch ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 2/10Alexandria City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 mi
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