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property at 618 Notabene Dr

618 Notabene Dr

AlexandriaVA22305

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property at 2500 N Van Dorn St

2500 N Van Dorn St

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 3101 N Hampton Dr

3101 N Hampton Dr

AlexandriaVA22302

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Beverly Hills Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Beverly Hills Court

300-302 W Glebe RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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Arbelo Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbelo Apartments

831-833 Bashford LnAlexandria, VA 22314
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Mason Arms Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mason Arms Apartments

218 E Mason AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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1225 Martha Custis Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1225 Martha Custis Dr

1225 Martha Custis DrAlexandria, VA 22302
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Brenton Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brenton Court Apartments

400-424 E Glendale AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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New Brookside Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

New Brookside Apartments

601 Four Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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6 Leadbeater Street
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6 Leadbeater Street

6 Leadbeater StAlexandria, VA 22305
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Potomac West, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Potomac West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Potomac West area of Washington, VA is a 4 Beds unit found at 2221 S Clark priced from $1,180. Presidential Greens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,282. Here are the most affordable Potomac West apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2221 S ClarkPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath A4BR,2BA$1,180
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,282
Apex ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,318
Crystal HouseS9 WF 50Studio,1BA$1,332
Eaton SquareA31BR,1BA$1,368
The AspenSt. AsaphStudio,1BA$1,391
Dominion TowersStudio/one bathStudio,1BA$1,445
Glebe House ApartmentsUnfurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Del Ray BellefonteStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,499
Dominion PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Potomac West, VA

As of November 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Potomac West area is the $1.84 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2B60 Model at The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $1,965. The second greatest value Potomac West apartment is the 1512 S Arlington Ridge Rd Model at 1512 S Arlington Ridge Rd, Unit 605 starting at $2,000 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Crystal City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Potomac West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments2 Bedroom 2B602BR,2BA$1.84
1512 S Arlington Ridge Rd, Unit 6051512 S Arlington Ridge Rd1BR,1BA$1.90
2615 13th Rd S, Unit Basement2615 13th Rd S2BR,1BA$2.00
Jackson Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.12
Arrive 2801Norfolk1BR,1BA$2.41
2200 Columbia Pike191BR,1BA$2.35
Dorchester Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
Westmont Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.46
The AspenPotomac BStudio ,1BA$2.30
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$2.30

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA

Ranked #2

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Virginia including Potomac West, Alexandria, and the greater Washington area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Potomac West Neighborhood in Alexandria, VA

Walk Score®

89 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

92 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

53 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Potomac West Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Potomac West?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Potomac West is under $1,500.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Potomac West?

The cheapest apartment in Potomac West is Presidential Greens which is listed at $1,282, while the average apartment in Potomac West costs $8,940.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Potomac West?

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 114 regular apartments in Potomac West that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Potomac West?

Cheap apartments in Potomac West have an average cost of $377 which is $8,563 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Potomac West.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.