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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac West Studio Apartments | $1,943 | $1,020 | $4,500 |
| Potomac West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,543 | $1,325 | $7,437 |
| Potomac West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,252 | $1,256 | $10,000+ |
| Potomac West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,967 | $1,060 | $10,000+ |
| Potomac West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,595 | $1,050 | $8,728 |
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $2,937 | $2,200 | $4,028 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $3,789 | $2,595 | $5,500 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $4,477 | $3,700 | $6,300 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $5,861 | $4,995 | $7,950 |
| 6 Bedroom Homes | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
There are currently 587 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Potomac West Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
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A family-friendly community may be just the ticket if you have children when you rent. Amongst all of the submarkets in Alexandria, this residential area is one of the best-regarded neighborhoods for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. These features include things like green spaces, and great education and schools.
For some, access to the outdoors is something that is important for them. This section of town is a highly-rated area of town for parks and outdoor amenities, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
This neighborhood ranks as one of the best higher-end communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, on-site concierge services, park access, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Other luxury items often include tile or hardwood floors, sports like tennis and raquetball, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.
Have dogs and cats? This area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
As of today, August 20, 2026, there are currently 587 available Potomac West apartments priced from $1,020 to $10,148, with an average monthly rent of $2,807.
There are currently 138 Studio Apartments in Potomac West with rent ranges from $1,020 to $4,500 with an average price of $1,943.
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Potomac West ranges from $1,325 to $7,437 with an average monthly rent of $2,543.
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Potomac West range from $1,256 to $10,148. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,252.
There are currently 86 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Potomac West on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,060 to $10,024 - averaging $3,967 for the location.
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