
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Potomac Neighborhood of Reston, VA from $1,000 (13 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Upper Potomac area of Reston.


Haven Reston Affordable Apartments

1532 Northgate Square

1420 Northgate Square

Fairway Apartments

Charter Oak Apartments
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1400 Northgate Sq, Unit 11

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Upper Potomac, Reston, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Upper Potomac?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Potomac Studio Apartments | $2,016 | $1,835 | $2,285 |
| Upper Potomac 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,488 | $1,500 | $6,332 |
| Upper Potomac 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,123 | $1,824 | $7,407 |
| Upper Potomac 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,534 | $2,450 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Upper Potomac Neighborhood of Reston, VA.
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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 $1,653. Fairway Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,790. Here are the most affordable Upper Potomac apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Reston Affordable Apartments | 1BR 1 BA 728SQFT 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,653 |
| Fairway Apartments | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,790 |
| Charter Oak Apartments | 1 Bedroom - Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Signature Reston Town Center Apartments | Junior 1 Bed | The Nolan I - VI | Studio,1BA | $1,835 |
| Avalon Reston Landing | 674 | 1BR,1BA | $1,893 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Potomac, VA
As of January 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Potomac area is the $2.67 price per square foot 3BR 2BA (1033sf) Model at The Apartments at The Sycamores in the in the Reston Town Center neighborhood starting from $2,758. The second greatest value Upper Potomac apartment is the 1715 Ascot Way Unit C Model at 1715 Ascot Way Unit C, Unit C starting at $1,500 with a $1.50 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Apartments at The Sycamores | 3BR 2BA (1033sf) | 3BR,2BA | $2.67 |
| 1715 Ascot Way Unit C, Unit C | 1715 Ascot Way Unit C | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Charter Oak Apartments | 1 Bedroom - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Fairway Apartments | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Haven Reston Affordable Apartments | 1BR 1BA 728SQFT 80% | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| Exo | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
| J Harbor Park at North Point | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.91 |
| Waterside at Reston | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| Avalon Reston Landing | 674 | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| The Avant at Reston Town Center | S3W100 | 1BR,1BA | $3.68 |
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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 $2,053.
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 $1,653, while the average apartment in Upper Potomac costs $3,064.
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 30 regular apartments in Upper Potomac 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 Upper Potomac?
Cheap apartments in Upper Potomac have an average cost of $357 which is $2,707 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Potomac.
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