
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Potomac West Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,020 (193 Rentals) Page 2 of 4
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3312 S 28th St

2500 N Van Dorn St, Unit 610

3540 Martha Custis Dr

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3592 Martha Custis Dr

1814 W Abingdon Dr

4520 King St, Unit 601

1647 Fitzgerald Ln

Park + Ford

3710 Gunston Rd

The Gardens at Del Ray II

3408 Martha Custis Dr

3454 Martha Custis Dr

1506 Mt Vernon Ave
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The Shelton

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Fort Henry Garden

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2511 S Grant St
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Crystal House

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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 | $1,930 | $1,020 | $4,500 |
| Potomac West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,536 | $1,296 | $7,437 |
| Potomac West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,246 | $1,256 | $10,000+ |
| Potomac West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,900 | $1,060 | $10,000+ |
| Potomac West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,576 | $1,050 | $7,611 |
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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 The Shelton which is listed at $1,080, while the average apartment in Potomac West costs $2,593.
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 103 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 $263 which is $2,330 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Potomac West.
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