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

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property at 203 E Glebe Rd

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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203 E Glebe Rd

AlexandriaVA22305
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Eaton Square
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$1,503 - $1,980
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$1,503 - $1,980

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$1,503 - $1,980
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Eaton Square

801 4 Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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Presidential Greens
$1,525 - $2,345
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$1,485 - $2,305
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$40

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$1,525 - $2,345
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Presidential Greens

3904 Executive AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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Braddock Lee
Rent Specials
$1,593 - $2,522
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$1,491 - $2,420
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$102

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$1,593 - $2,522
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Braddock Lee

2423 Menokin DrAlexandria, VA 22302
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Del Ray Tower at Fuse
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$1,617 - $4,983
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$1,583 - $4,949
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$34

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$1,617 - $4,983
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Del Ray Tower at Fuse

3110 Mount Vernon AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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property at 2500 N Van Dorn St

$1,650 - $1,995

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$1,690

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$1,690

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2500 N Van Dorn St

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 720 W Glebe Rd

$1,699

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$1,699

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$1,699

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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720 W Glebe Rd

AlexandriaVA22305
property at 3305 Wyndham Cir

$1,775 - $2,350

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$1,775

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$1,775

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3305 Wyndham Cir

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 1712 Mt Vernon Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

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1712 Mt Vernon Ave

AlexandriaVA22301
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1712 Mount Vernon Ave, Unit D
$1,850
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$1,850

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$1,850
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1712 Mount Vernon Ave, Unit D

1712 Mount Vernon AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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property at 1800 Dewitt Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

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1800 Dewitt Ave

AlexandriaVA22301
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Platform
Rent Specials
$1,873 - $5,892
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$1,852 - $5,871
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$21

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$1,873 - $5,892
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Platform

1100 N Fayette StAlexandria, VA 22314
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property at 1734 W Abingdon Dr

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

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1734 W Abingdon Dr

AlexandriaVA22314
property at 3307 Wyndham Cir

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3307 Wyndham Cir

AlexandriaVA22302

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ELofts
Rent Specials
$1,961 - $5,667
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$1,944 - $5,650
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$17

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$1,961 - $5,667
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

ELofts

4501 Ford AveAlexandria, VA 22302
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1800 West Abingdon Drive, Unit 201
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
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1800 West Abingdon Drive, Unit 201

1800 West Abingdon DriveAlexandria, VA 22314
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property at 649 Notabene Dr

$1,900 - $2,100

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$2,000

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$2,000

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649 Notabene Dr

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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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 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6 Leadbeater Street

6 Leadbeater StAlexandria, VA 22305
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Del Ray Nelson
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Del Ray Nelson

320 E Nelson AveAlexandria, VA 22301

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Crystal House
Rent Specials
$1,386 - $3,669
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$1,381 - $3,664
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$5

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$1,386 - $3,669
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Crystal House

1900 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
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RiverHouse
Rent Specials
$1,653 - $6,477
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$1,628 - $6,452
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$25

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$1,653 - $6,477
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RiverHouse

1400 S Joyce StArlington, VA 22202
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Glebe House ApartmentsUnfurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Mason Avenue Apartments1BR C-Renovated1BR,1BA$1,818
Mason Avenue Apartments1BR C-Renovated1BR,1BA$1,818
Reserve at Potomac Yard1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,977
Del Ray Bellefonte2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,999
The Porter Del RayStudio S1Studio,1BA$2,093
Manor House ApartmentsAzalea1BR,1BA$2,095
The Gardens at Del Ray IITwo Bedroom/A Level2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Citizen at Shirlington VillageCARLYLE3BR,2BA$2.33
The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments2 Bedroom 2B602BR,2BA$1.84
Del Ray Bellefonte2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.05
Westmont Gardens Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.24
Arrive 2801Norfolk1BR,1BA$2.13
Shawnee ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$2.53
The AspenCarlyle1BR,1BA$2.44
2121 Columbia Pike21BR,1BA$2.46
Dorchester Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.33
Lloyd Apartments1B1BR,1BA$2.20

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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
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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 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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