Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Potomac West Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,000 (104 Rentals)

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property at 2500 N Van Dorn St

$1,500 - $1,950

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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2500 N Van Dorn St

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 618 Notabene Dr

$1,500 - $1,550

1 Bedroom Rentals

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618 Notabene Dr

AlexandriaVA22305

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property at 3101 N Hampton Dr

$1,795 - $2,900

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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3101 N Hampton Dr

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 720 W Glebe Rd

$1,799 - $1,899

2 Bedroom Rentals

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720 W Glebe Rd

AlexandriaVA22305

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property at 3110 Mt Vernon Ave

$1,900 - $1,920

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Mar 16, 2026

3110 Mt Vernon Ave

AlexandriaVA22305
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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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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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6 Leadbeater Street
2 to 3 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. Apex Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,318. 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
Apex ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,318
Dominion TowersStudio/one bathStudio,1BA$1,350
Presidential GreensPlan A1F1BR,1BA$1,416
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$1,418
Shawnee ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,435
Crystal HouseS3 WF 50Studio,1BA$1,450
Glebe House ApartmentsUnfurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,450
The AspenSt. AsaphStudio,1BA$1,460
Mason Avenue Apartments1BR C1BR,1BA$1,499

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Potomac West, VA

As of December 24, 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 Two Bedroom Model at Mason Hall starting at $2,085 with a $2.03 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments2 Bedroom 2B602BR,2BA$1.84
Mason HallTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.03
Del Ray Bellefonte2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.05
Arrive 2801Norfolk1BR,1BA$2.27
Dominion Plaza2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.37
The WhitmorePlan A1A1BR,1BA$2.20
Arlington View Terraces2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.22
Dorchester Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
The AspenSt. AsaphStudio ,1BA$2.25
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$2.38

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

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA

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

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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!

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 $1,499.

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

The cheapest apartment in Potomac West is Apex Apartments which is listed at $1,408, while the average apartment in Potomac West costs $7,112.

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 157 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 $395 which is $6,717 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Potomac West.

Expert Rental Resources

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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