Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Potomac Yard Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,200 (29 Rentals)

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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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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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New Brookside Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

New Brookside Apartments

601 Four Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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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 Aspen priced from $1,391. Presidential Greens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,409. Here are the most affordable Potomac Yard apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The AspenSt. AsaphStudio,1BA$1,391
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,409
Glebe House ApartmentsUnfurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Mason Avenue Apartments1BR C1BR,1BA$1,574
Del Ray BellefonteStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,599
Del Ray Tower at FuseE1BStudio,1BA$1,652
Mason HallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,780
PlatformS2Studio,1BA$1,835
Del Ray Central at FuseA11BR,1BA$1,842

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Potomac Yard, VA

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Potomac Yard area is the $1.84 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2B60 Model at The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $1,965. The second greatest value Potomac Yard apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Jackson Crossing starting at $2,023 with a $2.12 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments2 Bedroom 2B602BR,2BA$1.84
Jackson Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.12
Station 6501x1 Den F1BR,1BA$2.86
Presidential GreensPlan B12BR,1BA$2.64
Mason Avenue Apartments2BR2BR,1BA$2.96
Mason HallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.70
The AspenPotomac BStudio ,1BA$2.30
Reserve at Potomac Yard1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$2.96
Glebe House ApartmentsUnfurnished StudioStudio ,1BA$2.90
218 Lynhaven Dr, Unit Basement218 Lynhaven Dr1BR,1BA$2.80

Getting Around the Potomac Yard Neighborhood in Alexandria, VA

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

90 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,842.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Potomac Yard?

The cheapest apartment in Potomac Yard is Presidential Greens which is listed at $1,408, while the average apartment in Potomac Yard costs $7,160.

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 6 regular apartments in Potomac Yard that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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