Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Potomac Neighborhood of Reston, VA from $1,000 (20 Rentals)

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property at 1700 Ascot Way

$1,775

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$1,775

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$1,775

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1700 Ascot Way

RestonVA20190
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Fairway Apartments
$1,830 - $2,700
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$1,830 - $2,700

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$1,830 - $2,700
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fairway Apartments

11659 N Shore DrReston, VA 20190
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Avalon Reston Landing
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$1,951 - $3,441
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$1,870 - $3,360
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$81

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$1,951 - $3,441
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Avalon Reston Landing

12000 Cameron Pond DrReston, VA 20194
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Exo
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$2,169 - $15,092
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$2,148 - $15,071
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Exo

1900 Oracle WayReston, VA 20190
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property at 11800 Sunset Hills Rd

$2,250 - $2,300

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$2,250

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$2,250

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property at 11612 Vantage Hill Rd

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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11612 Vantage Hill Rd, Unit VH12-11B

11612 Vantage Hill Rd
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
property at 1700 Ascot Way

$1,775

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$1,775

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$1,775

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1700 Ascot Way

RestonVA20190
property at 1510 Summerchase Ct

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 28

1510 Summerchase Ct

RestonVA20194
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Lake Anne House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Anne House

11444 North Shore DrReston, VA 20190
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property at 1441 Northgate Square

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1441 Northgate Square, Unit 12B

1441 Northgate Square
RestonVA20190
property at 1404 Church Hill Pl

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1404 Church Hill Pl

RestonVA20194

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 $1,613. Waterside at Reston has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,782. Here are the most affordable Upper Potomac apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Haven Reston Affordable Apartments1BR 1 BA 728SQFT 60%1BR,1BA$1,613
Waterside at Reston1A1BR,1BA$1,782
Fairway Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,830
J Harbor Park at North PointA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1,898
Avalon Reston Landing6741BR,1BA$1,951

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Potomac, VA

As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Potomac area is the $2.22 price per square foot 1 Bedroom - Renovated Model at Charter Oak Apartments in the in the Reston Town Center neighborhood starting from $2,135. The second greatest value Upper Potomac apartment is the 2A Model at Waterside at Reston starting at $2,340 with a $2.64 price per square foot in the Sterling Park 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 Apartments1 Bedroom - Renovated1BR,1BA$2.22
Waterside at Reston2A2BR,1BA$2.64
Fairway Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.11
Harrison at Reston Town CenterB11BR,1BA$3.48
Haven Reston Affordable Apartments1BR 1BA 728SQFT 80%1BR,1BA$2.46
The Apartments at The Sycamores1BR 1BA (725sf)1BR,1BA$2.91
The Avant at Reston Town CenterA21BR,1BA$3.51
ExoA1 PH1BR,1BA$3.72
J Harbor Park at North PointA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$2.69
Avalon Reston Landing6741BR,1BA$2.89

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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 the price of a cheap apartment in Upper Potomac?

The cheapest apartment in Upper Potomac is Haven Reston Affordable Apartments which is listed at $1,613, while the average apartment in Upper Potomac costs $3,439.

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 14 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 $277 which is $3,162 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Potomac.

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