
511 Wilkes St, Alexandria, VA 22314
What This Townhouse Offers
Charming 'English Basement' apartment located in the lower level of a historic townhouse. It is situated in the heart of the southeast quadrant in Old Town with... easy access to commuter routes and all of the many amenities that Old Town has to offer. The apartment has many charming original features to include exposed beams and brick flooring along with a wood burning fireplace. The kitchen features granite counters and a double sink. There is not a washer dryer in the unit. Pets are allowed on a case by case basis -25 pounds or less with deposit. Utilities are included in the rent.
Unit
- $1,695
Total Monthly Price - 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 400 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Townhome Features
- Fireplace
511 Wilkes St is a townhome for rent in Alexandria, VA
Townhome Details
Home Design
- Built in 1840
- Colonial Architecture
- Wood Siding
- Interior Unit Townhome
Interior Spaces
- Traditional Floor Plan
- Beamed Ceilings
- Living Room
- 400 Sq Ft Home
- Brick Fireplace
- Property has 1 Level
Kitchen
- Upgraded Countertops
- Gas Oven or Range
- Microwave
- Kitchen in Efficiency Studio
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Main Level Bedroom
- 1 Full Bathroom
- 1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Electric Baseboard Heater
- Public Water Source
- Electric Water Heater
- Public Sewer
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $1,695
- 12-Month Lease Term
- Available 2026-08-07
- $60 Application Fee
- Assessor Parcel Number 074.04-09-20
- Rent includes electricity, gas, sewer, water, trash removal
- No Smoking Allowed
- Residential Lease
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Property Manager
- Old Town Alexandria Subdivision
Pet Policy
- Limit on the number of pets
- Pet Size Limit
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Alexandria, VA 22314

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Area Scores
Walkability
Very walkable80 / 100
Transit
Good public transit60 / 100
Driveability
Moderately drivable70 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable70 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active73 / 100
Travel and Transit







Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Lyles-Crouch Elementary
Grades PK-5
Public
St Pauls Nursery & Day School
Grades PK-5
Private
Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 School
Grades PK-8
Public
Alexandria City High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Old Town Montessori School
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
NOVA, Alexandria Campus
Drive: 14 min (5.7 mi)
Georgetown Law
Drive: 16 min (8.4 mi)
GWU, Foggy Bottom
Drive: 17 min (8.7 mi)
George Mason Univ., Arlington
Drive: 19 min (8.8 mi)
Discover Old Town, Alexandria, VA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 511 Wilkes St proximity to South Washington Street, Old Town Center, and 1521 King St. South Washington Street is 0.4 miles away, and Old Town Center is within a 9 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 60, 511 Wilkes St has good public transit, including 10 transit stops within 10.2 miles. Transit options include King Street and Braddock Road.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 511 Wilkes St are plentiful. Discover 4 parks within 2.4 miles, including Carlyle House Historic Park, Alexandria Archaeology Museum, and George Washington Memorial Parkway/Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve.
Airports
Living in Old Town provides easy access to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located just 13 minutes from 511 Wilkes St. Another nearby airport is Washington Dulles International, located 33.6 miles away.
Military Bases
There is U S Army Reserve Center near Alexandria, VA.
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