Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Potomac Neighborhood of Reston, VA from $1,000 (23 Rentals)

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1715 Ascot Way C, Unit C
$1,500
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$1,500

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$1,500
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1715 Ascot Way C, Unit C

1715 Ascot Way Unit CReston, VA 20190
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Fairway Apartments
$1,850 - $2,725
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$1,850 - $2,725

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$1,850 - $2,725
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fairway Apartments

11659 N Shore DrReston, VA 20190
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property at 1712 Abercromby Ct

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1712 Abercromby Ct

RestonVA20190
property at 11704 Olde English Dr

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 4

property at 12000 Taliesin Pl

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

12000 Taliesin Pl, Unit 22

12000 Taliesin Pl
RestonVA20190

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Avalon Reston Landing
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$2,121 - $2,814
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$2,040 - $2,733
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$81

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$2,121 - $2,814
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Avalon Reston Landing

12000 Cameron Pond DrReston, VA 20194
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Exo
$2,145 - $14,541
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$2,124 - $14,520
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Exo

1900 Oracle WayReston, VA 20190
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property at 11711 Olde English Dr

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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11711 Olde English Dr, Unit 11711A

11711 Olde English Dr
RestonVA20190
property at 1533 Northgate Square

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 4

property at 11602 Vantage Hill Rd

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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property at 1707 Ascot Way

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

1707 Ascot Way, Unit E

1707 Ascot Way
RestonVA20190
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Cedar Ridge
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Ridge

1601 Becontree LnReston, VA 20190
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Crescent Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crescent Apartments

1527 Cameron Crescent DrReston, VA 20190
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Island Walk
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Island Walk

1701 Torrey Pines CtReston, VA 20190

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Lake Anne House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Anne House

11444 North Shore DrReston, VA 20190
Senior Living
property at 1793 Jonathan Way

$2,495

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$2,495

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$2,495

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1793 Jonathan Way

RestonVA20190

Upper Potomac, Reston, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Upper Potomac Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper Potomac area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Haven Reston Affordable Apartments priced from $1,673. Fairway Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,845. Here are the most affordable Upper Potomac apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Haven Reston Affordable Apartments1BR 1BA 759SQFT 60%1BR,1BA$1,673
Fairway Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,845
J Harbor Park at North PointA11BR,1BA$1,918
Signature Reston Town Center ApartmentsJunior 1 Bed | The Nolan I - VIStudio,1BA$1,942
ExoA41BR,1BA$2,218

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Potomac, VA

As of June 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Potomac area is the $1.94 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Upgraded Model at Charter Oak Apartments in the in the Reston Town Center neighborhood starting from $2,245. The second greatest value Upper Potomac apartment is the 3BR 2BA (1033sf) Model at The Apartments at The Sycamores starting at $2,908 with a $2.82 price per square foot in the Reston Town Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper Potomac apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Charter Oak Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Upgraded2BR,1BA$1.94
The Apartments at The Sycamores3BR 2BA (1033sf)3BR,2BA$2.82
Avalon Reston Landing10252BR,2BA$2.52
1715 Ascot Way Unit C, Unit C1715 Ascot Way Unit C1BR,1BA$1.50
Waterside at Reston2B2BR,2BA$2.62
Fairway Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.14
Haven Reston Affordable Apartments1BR 1BA 728SQFT 80%1BR,1BA$2.33
ExoA3 PH1BR,1BA$3.55
J Harbor Park at North PointA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$2.95
Harrison at Reston Town CenterA1c1BR,1BA$3.61

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Upper Potomac, Reston, VA

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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper Potomac Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Upper Potomac?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Upper Potomac is under $2,585.

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

The cheapest apartment in Upper Potomac is Haven Reston Affordable Apartments which is listed at $1,673, while the average apartment in Upper Potomac costs $3,178.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Upper Potomac?

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

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