
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Potomac Yard Potomac Greens Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $500 (73 Rentals)
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The Square at 511 Apartments

Longview Terrace Apartments

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Presidential Greens

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Eaton Square

Glebe House Apartments

3911 Elbert Ave

The Bloom

Mason Arms Apartments

Lloyd Apartments
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115 E Glebe Rd

Mason Hall

The Aspen

Jackson Crossing

The Point at Eisenhower Square

3102 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 104

1225 Martha Custis Dr

The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments

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Manor House Apartments

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Del Ray Tower at Fuse
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1734 W Abingdon Dr

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The Foundry

3201 Commonwealth Ave

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Dylan & Reese

Del Ray Bellefonte

1732 W Abingdon Dr, Unit 201, Unit 201

The Bradley Braddock Road Station Apartments

Lineage at North Patrick

Carydale East Apartments

Beverly Hills Court
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Arbelo Apartments

The Ellsworth

801 N Pitt St

113 E Taylor Run Pkwy

Parc East

Brenton Court Apartments

Del Ray Nelson

Commonwealth Terrace Apartments

Mason Avenue Apartments

Mason Avenue Apartments
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New Brookside Apartments

6 Leadbeater Street

112 E Howell Ave

1006 Oronoco St

1814 W Abingdon Dr

Eagles Crossing Apartments

National Landing

The Gardens

1044 26th St S

141 Galveston Pl SW
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Potomac Yard Potomac Greens, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Potomac Yard Potomac Greens?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Yard Potomac Greens Studio Apartments | $2,024 | $1,089 | $2,788 |
| Potomac Yard Potomac Greens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,545 | $820 | $6,696 |
| Potomac Yard Potomac Greens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,364 | $1,036 | $10,000+ |
| Potomac Yard Potomac Greens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,542 | $1,150 | $8,094 |
| Potomac Yard Potomac Greens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,253 | $1,050 | $3,870 |
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There are currently 73 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Potomac Yard Potomac Greens Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
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Cheapest Available Potomac Yard Potomac Greens Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Potomac Yard Potomac Greens area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Eagles Crossing Apartments priced from $820. National Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Potomac Yard Potomac Greens apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagles Crossing Apartments | 1 Bdr Lg | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| National Landing | 209 | 4BR,2BA | $1,050 |
| The Gardens | Efficiency Floor Plan | Studio,1BA | $1,089 |
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Friendship Crossing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Longview Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,242 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,286 |
| The Vista | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Crystal House | S7 WF 50 | Studio,1BA | $1,491 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Potomac Yard Potomac Greens, VA
As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Potomac Yard Potomac Greens area is the $1.64 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Jackson Crossing in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $2,023. The second greatest value Potomac Yard Potomac Greens apartment is the 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Model at Del Ray Bellefonte starting at $1,950 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Potomac Yard Potomac Greens apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Crossing | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Del Ray Bellefonte | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| The Bloom | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| The Vista | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Longview Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Eaton Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Eagles Crossing Apartments | 1 Bdr Sm | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Friendship Crossing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Potomac Yard Potomac Greens Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Potomac Yard Potomac Greens?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Potomac Yard Potomac Greens is under $1,491.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Potomac Yard Potomac Greens?
The cheapest apartment in Potomac Yard Potomac Greens is Eagles Crossing Apartments which is listed at $820, while the average apartment in Potomac Yard Potomac Greens costs $7,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Potomac Yard Potomac Greens?
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 131 regular apartments in Potomac Yard Potomac Greens 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 Yard Potomac Greens?
Cheap apartments in Potomac Yard Potomac Greens have an average cost of $442 which is $6,558 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Potomac Yard Potomac Greens.
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