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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac West Studio Apartments | $1,930 | $1,020 | $4,500 |
| Potomac West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,536 | $1,296 | $7,437 |
| Potomac West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,246 | $1,256 | $10,000+ |
| Potomac West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,900 | $1,060 | $10,000+ |
| Potomac West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,576 | $1,050 | $7,611 |
There are currently 193 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 National Landing priced from $1,050. The Shelton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,080. Here are the most affordable Potomac West apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Landing | 919 | 4BR,2BA | $1,050 |
| The Shelton | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| Oakland Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,240 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,296 |
| The Square at 511 | 0/1/A-R | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Fort Henry Garden | 3BR / 2BA Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $1,371 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Glebe House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Cortland on Pike | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,493 |
| Allendale Garden Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Potomac West area is the $2.05 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Model at Del Ray Bellefonte in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Potomac West apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Jackson Crossing starting at $2,051 with a $2.15 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Ray Bellefonte | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Jackson Crossing | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| Arrive 2801 | Norfolk | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Taylor Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| The Shelton | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.28 |
| The Bloom | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Arlington View Terraces | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Dorchester Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1D | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
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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 The Shelton which is listed at $1,080, while the average apartment in Potomac West costs $2,593.
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 103 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 $263 which is $2,330 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Potomac West.
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