
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Potomac Yard Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,200 (37 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Potomac Yard area of Alexandria.


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Presidential Greens

Glebe House Apartments

The Aspen

3911 Elbert Ave

115 E Glebe Rd

Mason Hall

Jackson Crossing

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211 E Glebe Rd, Unit C, Unit C

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Manor House Apartments

1734 W Abingdon Dr

Del Ray Bellefonte

1700 Dewitt Ave

The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments

649 Notabene Dr

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Del Ray Central at Fuse

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Avalon Potomac Yard
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Platform

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Reserve at Potomac Yard

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Station 650

1808 W Abingdon Dr

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6 Leadbeater Street

1814 W Abingdon Dr

The Gardens at Del Ray II

3600 S Glebe Rd, Unit 406w, Unit 406w

3600 S Glebe Rd
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Camden Potomac Yard
Potomac Yard, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Potomac Yard?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Yard Studio Apartments | $1,851 | $1,299 | $2,746 |
| Potomac Yard 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,422 | $1,319 | $3,752 |
| Potomac Yard 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,335 | $1,779 | $10,000+ |
| Potomac Yard 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,054 | $2,346 | $6,691 |
| Potomac Yard 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,473 | $6,355 | $8,592 |
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There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Potomac Yard Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
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Cheapest Available Potomac Yard Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Potomac Yard area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at The Square at 511 Apartments priced from $1,299. Presidential Greens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,319. Here are the most affordable Potomac Yard apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,319 |
| Glebe House Apartments | Unfurnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Aspen | St. Asaph | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
| Mason Hall | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,630 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR C-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,748 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR C-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,748 |
| Del Ray Nelson | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,799 |
| New Brookside Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,940 |
| Del Ray Bellefonte | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Potomac Yard, VA
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Potomac Yard 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 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 Yard apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Jackson Crossing | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2B60 | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| Del Ray Bellefonte | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| The Aspen | Madison | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
| New Brookside Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR A-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR A-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1F | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Glebe House Apartments | Unfurnished Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.90 |
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.79 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Potomac Yard Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Potomac Yard?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Potomac Yard is under $1,950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Potomac Yard?
The cheapest apartment in Potomac Yard is Presidential Greens which is listed at $1,319, while the average apartment in Potomac Yard costs $7,473.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Potomac Yard?
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 14 regular apartments in Potomac Yard 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?
Cheap apartments in Potomac Yard have an average cost of $185 which is $7,288 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Potomac Yard.
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