Alexandria Apartments Near Metro for Capitol Hill Commuters
You can live in Alexandria and reach Capitol Hill in about 25 to 30 minutes by Metro. From Eisenhower Avenue or Braddock Road station, take the Yellow Line across the Potomac to L'Enfant Plaza and transfer for Capitol South. From Braddock Road, you can also ride the Blue Line straight to Capitol South with no transfer.
Why Alexandria?
Alexandria gives you historic charm, a walkable waterfront and Old Town's restaurants and shops, all within a reasonable commute of the Capitol. Many of our Alexandria communities are newer buildings right next to Metro.
Commute comparison
| Neighborhood | Our communities | Closest Metro | Getting to Capitol South |
| Braddock | Meridian at Braddock Station | Braddock Road (Blue, Yellow) | About 25 minutes via Yellow plus one transfer, or a direct Blue Line ride |
| Carlyle/Eisenhower | Meridian 2250 at Eisenhower Station, Carlyle Place, Parc Meridian at Eisenhower Station, Meridian at Eisenhower Station | Eisenhower Avenue (Yellow) | About 30 minutes with one transfer |
| Route 1 corridor (affordable) | Creekside Village Apartments | Local bus to Metro | Bus plus Metro; time varies |
Carlyle/Eisenhower: four communities near one Metro stop
Carlyle is a polished, walkable neighborhood just south of Old Town, with restaurants, a movie theater and a quick walk to King Street. Meridian 2250 at Eisenhower Station, Carlyle Place, Parc Meridian at Eisenhower Station and Meridian at Eisenhower Station are all easily walkable to Eisenhower Avenue station. With four communities close together, you'll have more choices of floor plan, building style and price.
Braddock: Meridian at Braddock Station
The Braddock Road neighborhood sits on the north edge of Old Town, close to King Street's shops and restaurants and the Mount Vernon Trail. Meridian at Braddock Station is easily walkable to Braddock Road station. Because the station serves both the Blue and Yellow Lines, you can choose a one-seat ride on the Blue Line or a quicker trip on the Yellow Line with a transfer.
Route 1: Creekside Village Apartments (affordable)
Creekside Village Apartments is an affordable (LIHTC) community off Route 1, on local bus routes. Depending on availability, apartments are offered at 60% and 70% of Area Median Income. Income requirements are on the property's website, or you can contact the property directly. The community is pet-friendly with no breed restrictions and offers 12-month leases.
What's the apartment mix like?
Our Alexandria portfolio includes newer buildings and more established communities, which often have larger floor plans along with renovated apartments and shared spaces. Select apartments, including some studios, have sunrooms, a great spot for a desk, plants or a reading chair. Select studios also have a separate sleeping area.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the commute from Alexandria to Capitol Hill? From Eisenhower Avenue or Braddock Road station, expect about 25 to 30 minutes to Capitol South.
Is there a direct train from Alexandria to the Capitol? Yes. Blue Line trains from Braddock Road run directly to Capitol South. The Yellow Line with a transfer at L'Enfant Plaza is often faster.
Are your Alexandria apartments pet-friendly? Yes. All of the communities in this post are pet-friendly with no breed restrictions.
Do you offer flexible lease terms? Our market-rate communities offer flexible lease terms that vary by property. Creekside Village offers 12-month leases.
Can I pay rent on a flexible schedule? Yes, through the Flex platform, which now covers other bills too.
Are there specials right now? Select properties may be running specials. Check each community's website.
See the apartments
Watch video tours of some of our Alexandria, VA apartments, or watch video tours of some of our affordable housing communities. Each video's title includes the community's name. These are examples, and the specific apartments shown may not be available when you're searching. More video tours are on each property's website.
Visit our community search page to compare communities in a list or map view.