Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Potomac West Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,100 (99 Rentals)

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Arbelo Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbelo Apartments

831-833 Bashford LnAlexandria, VA 22314
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Beverly Hills Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Beverly Hills Court

300-302 W Glebe RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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3309 Wyndham Cir
1 Bedroom Apartments

3309 Wyndham Cir

3309 Wyndham CirAlexandria, VA 22302

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Parc East
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parc East

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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6 Leadbeater Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

6 Leadbeater Street

6 Leadbeater StAlexandria, VA 22305
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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2221 S ClarkPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath A4BR,2BA$1,180
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Apex ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,334
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,375
Fillmore Garden Apartments1 Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$1,489
Dominion TowersStudio/one bathStudio,1BA$1,522
Braddock LeeAscottStudio,1BA$1,569
Dominion PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,585
Shawnee ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Potomac West, VA

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Potomac West area is the $2.09 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Dorchester Apartments in the in the Ashton Heights neighborhood starting from $2,220. The second greatest value Potomac West apartment is the 2 Bed/1 Bath - B1C Model at Wellington starting at $2,203 with a $2.24 price per square foot in the Aurora Highlands 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.
Dorchester Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.09
Wellington2 Bed/1 Bath - B1C2BR,1BA$2.24
Arrive 2801Norfolk1BR,1BA$2.41
The WhitmorePlan A1A1BR,1BA$2.37
Eaton SquareB12BR,1BA$2.41
Westmont Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.46
Apex ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.89
Jackson Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44
Fillmore Garden Apartments1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.35
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR,1BA$2.35

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Potomac West, Alexandria, VA

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Among neighborhoods in Alexandria, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $1,600.

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

The cheapest apartment in Potomac West is Apex Apartments which is listed at $1,334, while the average apartment in Potomac West costs $9,985.

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 84 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 $471 which is $9,514 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Potomac West.

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