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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac West Studio Apartments | $2,019 | $1,066 | $7,802 |
| Potomac West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,586 | $1,092 | $8,974 |
| Potomac West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,480 | $1,467 | $10,000+ |
| Potomac West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,197 | $1,160 | $10,000+ |
| Potomac West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,527 | $1,050 | $8,324 |
There are currently 98 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Potomac West Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
See all Apartments in AlexandriaThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Potomac West area of Washington, VA is a 4 Beds unit found at 2221 S Clark St priced from $1,050. The Square at 511 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable Potomac West apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2221 S Clark St | 219 | 4BR,2BA | $1,050 |
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,343 |
| Fillmore Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,369 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,433 |
| Glebe House Apartments | Unfurnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Lloyd Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,459 |
| Dominion Towers | Studio/one bath | Studio,1BA | $1,483 |
| Crystal House | S7 WF 50 | Studio,1BA | $1,491 |
| Dominion Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Potomac West area is the $1.64 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Jackson Crossing in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $2,023. The second greatest value Potomac West apartment is the B1 Model at Halstead Tower by Windsor starting at $2,785 with a $2.46 price per square foot in the Green Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Potomac West apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Crossing | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Halstead Tower by Windsor | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.46 |
| The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2B60 | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| Del Ray Bellefonte | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Park Shirlington | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| Arrive 2801 | Norfolk | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Fillmore Garden Apartments | 2 Bedroom Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| The Bloom | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| Dorchester Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Potomac West is under $1,500.
The cheapest apartment in Potomac West is Presidential Greens which is listed at $1,343, while the average apartment in Potomac West costs $11,919.
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 229 regular apartments in Potomac West that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in Potomac West have an average cost of $391 which is $11,528 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Potomac West.
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