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Cortland Alexandria

820 S Columbus St, Alexandria, VA 22314

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  • Bedrooms

    Studio - 2 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 - 2 ba

  • Square Feet

    498 - 990 sq ft

Cortland Alexandria
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Highlights

  • High Ceilings
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Planned Social Activities
  • On-Site Retail
  • Island Kitchen
  • Sundeck
  • Elevator
  • Balcony
  • Property Manager on Site

About Cortland Alexandria

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 Café du Soleil downstairs, enjoy a scenic waterside stroll, and then meet up with friends to explore the shops on King Street.

Cortland Alexandria is an apartment community located in Alexandria County and the 22314 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Alexandria City Public Schools attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Additional Storage
  • Convenience To Old Town Alexandria
  • Deep-Soaking Bathtubs
  • Keyless Home Entry Systems
  • Limited-Access Parking Garage
  • Pet-Friendly Cortland Community

Community Amenities

Fitness Center

Elevator

Clubhouse

Business Center

  • Community-Wide WiFi
  • Wi-Fi
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • On-Site Retail
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Online Services
  • Planned Social Activities
  • Elevator
  • Business Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Sundeck
  • Courtyard

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Walk-In Closets

Island Kitchen

Microwave

Indoor Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Wi-Fi
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Tub/Shower
  • Sprinkler System
  • Framed Mirrors

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Ice Maker
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Island Kitchen
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Quartz Countertops

Model Details

  • Hardwood Floors
  • Dining Room
  • High Ceilings
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Linen Closet
  • Large Bedrooms
  • Balcony
  • Patio

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Location
820 S Columbus St, Alexandria,
VA 22314
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Neighborhood

Old Town sits across from Washington DC, along the Potomac River in Alexandria. Founded in 1749, the old charm of the neighborhood lives on in converted Colonial-era buildings which now house modern conveniences. Along Old Town’s cobblestone streets, you’ll discover an array of independent boutiques, artisan shops, wine bars, and farm-to-fork restaurants.

The farmers market in Market Square is your place for fresh cut flowers, hand-dipped candles, and made-from-scratch baked goods. The plaza is more than 250 years old - George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate was a regular vendor back in the day!

King Street is not only dotted with eateries and shops, but also nightlife and live jazz! The iconic Gadsby’s Tavern on North Royal Street fed many early presidents and continues to run as a restaurant - but also as a museum! King Street and Waterfront Parks provide residents recreational and boating opportunities along the river.

Learn more about living in Old Town 
Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Old Town Alexandria, VA
Studio $1,849 $1,644
1 Bedroom $2,572 $2,009
2 Bedrooms $3,471 $2,491
3 Bedrooms $4,984 $2,725
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
NOVA, Alexandria Campus
Drive: 15 min 5.4 mi
GWU, Foggy Bottom
Drive: 18 min 9.2 mi
George Mason Univ., Arlington
Drive: 20 min 9.2 mi
NOVA, Medical Edu. Campus
Drive: 18 min 10.4 mi
Cortland Alexandria is within 15 minutes or 5.4 miles from NOVA, Alexandria Campus. It is also near NOVA, Medical Edu. Campus and GWU, Foggy Bottom.
Schools
Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
636 Students
Nearby
St. Mary's Elementary School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
714 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Alexandria include King Street, located 1.3 miles from Cortland Alexandria. Cortland Alexandria is near Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located 5.4 miles or 14 minutes away, and Washington Dulles International, located 33.5 miles or 52 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
King Street
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Braddock Road
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Huntington
Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
Eisenhower Avenue
Drive: 7 min 2.6 mi
Potomac Yard/Vt, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform
Drive: 8 min 3.2 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
1
Drive: 5 min 1.5 mi
Alexandria
Drive: 5 min 1.5 mi
4
Drive: 15 min 7.5 mi
1
Drive: 17 min 10.0 mi
2
Drive: 17 min 10.2 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
 Drive: 14 min 5.4 mi
Washington Dulles International
 Drive: 52 min 33.5 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Soundscore™
66 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Active

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Cortland Alexandria.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Old Town Center
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
Shops at Eisenhower East
Drive: 6 min 1.7 mi
Huntington Metro Shopping Center
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Cortland Alexandria has 3 shopping centers within 1.9 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Carlyle House Historic Park
 Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
Alexandria Archaeology Museum
 Walk: 20 min 1.0 mi
George Washington Memorial Parkway/Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve
 Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Tuckahoe Park
 Drive: 8 min 2.6 mi
Fort Foote Park
 Drive: 16 min 7.2 mi
Cortland Alexandria has 5 parks within 7.2 miles, including Carlyle House Historic Park, Alexandria Archaeology Museum, and George Washington Memorial Parkway/Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Inova Alexandria Hospital
Drive: 12 min 4.4 mi
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
Drive: 10 min 5.3 mi
United Medical Center
Drive: 15 min 7.5 mi
Cortland Alexandria has 3 hospitals within 7.5 miles, the nearest is Inova Alexandria Hospital which is 4.4 miles away and a 12 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
U S Army Reserve Center
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Bolling Air Force Base
Drive: 15 min 7.4 mi
Anacostia Naval Station
Drive: 18 min 9.7 mi
Cortland Alexandria has 3 military bases within 9.7 miles, the nearest is U S Army Reserve Center which is 1.9 miles away and a 4 minute drive.

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