Cheap Homes for Rent in Potomac West Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,300 (36 Rentals)

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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. Presidential Greens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,241. 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
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,241
Shawnee ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,425
Mason HallStudioStudio,1BA$1,440
Eaton SquareA31BR,1BA$1,468
The Aspen ApartmentsSt. AsaphStudio,1BA$1,468
Lloyd Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1,479
Dominion TowersStudio/one bathStudio,1BA$1,495
WellingtonStudio - S1AStudio,1BA$1,544
Dominion PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,615

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Potomac West, VA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Potomac West area is the $2.25 price per square foot 2 Bed, 1 Bath 1224 21 Model at Crystal Plaza in the in the Crystal City neighborhood starting from $2,759. The second greatest value Potomac West apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Dorchester Towers Apartments starting at $2,510 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the Ashton Heights 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.
Crystal Plaza2 Bed, 1 Bath 1224 212BR,1BA$2.25
Dorchester Towers Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.18
2121 Columbia Pike32BR,2BA$2.19
The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments2 Bedroom 2B602BR,2BA$1.84
Dorchester Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.09
Park Shirlington2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.21
Braddock LeeBrentwood *Newly Renovated Homes Available2BR,1BA$2.14
The WhitmorePlan A1A1BR,1BA$2.22
Apex ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.04
Presidential GreensPlan A1F1BR,1BA$2.34

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Frequently Asked Questions about Potomac West

What type of rentals are currently available in Potomac West?

There are currently 340 Apartments for Rent in Potomac West, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,180 to $21,293. There are also 263 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Potomac West ranging from $1,300 to $7,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Potomac West?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Potomac West ranges from $1,300 to $7,995 with an average monthly rent of $3,965.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Potomac West?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Potomac West range from $1,282 to $13,846, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $6,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,180.

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