
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Potomac Yard Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,000 (49 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

Mason Hall

The Aspen

3911 Elbert Ave

Del Ray Nelson

Jackson Crossing

3102 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 104
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The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments

Del Ray Bellefonte

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Manor House Apartments

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Del Ray Tower at Fuse

3201 Commonwealth Ave

402 Bashford Ln

1732 W Abingdon Dr, Unit 201

1732 W Abingdon Dr, Unit 201

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Platform
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Del Ray Central at Fuse

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Reserve at Potomac Yard

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Station 650

1109 N Pitt St

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Avalon Potomac Yard

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The Dalton

7 E Glebe Rd, Unit C

1612 W Abingdon Dr

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600 Bashford Ln, Unit SI FL3-ID762

109 E Glebe Rd, Unit C

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The Grayson

Mason Arms Apartments

1215 N Fayette St, Unit 219

3714 Edison St

Beverly Hills Court

Arbelo Apartments

Brenton Court Apartments
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Commonwealth Terrace Apartments

New Brookside Apartments

6 Leadbeater Street

112 E Howell Ave

Mason Avenue Apartments

Mason Avenue Apartments

201 E Glebe Rd

1814 W Abingdon Dr

The Gardens at Del Ray II
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1630 W Abingdon Dr, Unit 201

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The Sur

3600 S Glebe Rd

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 | $1,839 | $1,299 | $2,686 |
| Potomac Yard 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,418 | $1,376 | $5,799 |
| Potomac Yard 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,198 | $1,918 | $5,284 |
| Potomac Yard 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,902 | $2,346 | $6,000 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 49 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 $1,099. Presidential Greens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,376. 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 | $1,099 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,376 |
| The Aspen | St. Asaph | Studio,1BA | $1,401 |
| Glebe House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| Mason Hall | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| Jackson Crossing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,710 |
| The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR C-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,799 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR C-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,799 |
| Manor House Apartments | Rose Blossom | Studio,1BA | $1,804 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Potomac Yard, VA
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Potomac Yard area is the $3.07 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Mason Arms Apartments in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Potomac Yard apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments starting at $1,775 with a $2.23 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Arms Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Station 650 | 1x1 C | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| Jackson Crossing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR C-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR C-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| The Aspen | Potomac A | Studio ,1BA | $2.47 |
| Mason Hall | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.86 |
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.36 |
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 $1,804.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Potomac Yard?
The cheapest apartment in Potomac Yard is The Square at 511 Apartments which is listed at $1,354, while the average apartment in Potomac Yard costs $5,500.
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 16 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 $660 which is $4,840 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Potomac Yard.
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