
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Potomac West Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,000 (88 Rentals)
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Lloyd Apartments

Glebe House Apartments

The Aspen

203 E Glebe Rd

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Eaton Square

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Presidential Greens

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Braddock Lee

Mason Hall

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Del Ray Tower at Fuse
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2500 N Van Dorn St

720 W Glebe Rd

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3302 Wyndham Circle Apt.D, Unit 3302 Wyndham Circle Unit D

3305 Wyndham Cir

1712 Mt Vernon Ave

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1712 Mount Vernon Ave, Unit D

1800 Dewitt Ave

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Platform

1734 W Abingdon Dr

3307 Wyndham Cir
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ELofts

The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments

Reserve at Potomac Yard

Del Ray Bellefonte

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1800 West Abingdon Drive, Unit 201

649 Notabene Dr

Beverly Hills Court

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The Square at 511 Apartments

Fort Ward Apartments
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Parc East

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Commonwealth Terrace Apartments

6 Leadbeater Street

Del Ray Nelson

Mason Avenue Apartments

Mason Avenue Apartments

2221 S Clark

Shelton Apartments
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Apex Apartments

Buckingham Village

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Crystal House

Fillmore Garden Apartments

Dominion Plaza

Dominion Towers

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Oakland Apartments

2200 Columbia Pike

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Potomac West, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Potomac West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac West Studio Apartments | $1,912 | $1,450 | $2,270 |
| Potomac West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,498 | $1,400 | $3,400 |
| Potomac West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,335 | $1,999 | $4,395 |
| Potomac West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,800 | $5,280 | $6,370 |
| Potomac West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,379 | $8,379 | $8,379 |
| Potomac West 5 Bedroom Apartments | $13,677 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 88 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Potomac West Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
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Cheapest Available Potomac West Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Potomac West area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at Glebe House Apartments priced from $1,450. Mason Avenue Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,818. Here are the most affordable Potomac West apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glebe House Apartments | Unfurnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR C-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,818 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR C-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,818 |
| Reserve at Potomac Yard | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1,977 |
| Del Ray Bellefonte | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,999 |
| The Porter Del Ray | Studio S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,093 |
| Manor House Apartments | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
| The Gardens at Del Ray II | Two Bedroom/A Level | 2BR,1BA | $2,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Potomac West, VA
As of February 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Potomac West area is the $2.33 price per square foot CARLYLE Model at The Citizen at Shirlington Village in the in the Green Valley neighborhood starting from $3,235. The second greatest value Potomac West apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2B60 Model at The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments starting at $1,965 with a $1.84 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Citizen at Shirlington Village | CARLYLE | 3BR,2BA | $2.33 |
| The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2B60 | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| Del Ray Bellefonte | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Westmont Gardens Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.24 |
| Arrive 2801 | Norfolk | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Shawnee Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| The Aspen | Carlyle | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| 2121 Columbia Pike | 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| Dorchester Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Lloyd Apartments | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePotomac West, Alexandria, VA
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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Best Local Schools in Potomac West, Alexandria, VA
Charles Barrett Elementary
Alexandria City High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Potomac West Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Potomac West?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Potomac West is at Glebe House Apartments listed at $1,450.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Potomac West Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Potomac West Apartment is $1,818 at Mason Avenue Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Potomac West Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Potomac West is starting from $1,676 at Apex Apartments.
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