Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Potomac Lakes Neighborhood of Sterling, VA from $1,428 (18 Rentals)

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property at 21216 McFadden Sq
$2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
12 Month Lease Term
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21216 McFadden Sq, Unit 207

21216 McFadden Sq
SterlingVA20165
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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21394 Mount Sterling TerSterling, VA 20164
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property at 21228 McFadden Square
$2,600

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Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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21228 McFadden Square, Unit 314

21228 McFadden Square
SterlingVA20165
property at 21197 McFadden Square
$2,028

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Base Rent$1,900
Required Monthly Fees$128

Total Monthly Price$2,028
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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21197 McFadden Square, Unit 203

21197 McFadden Square
CascadesVA20165
property at 21197 McFadden Square
$2,350

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Base Rent$2,350

Total Monthly Price$2,350
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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21197 McFadden Square

CascadesVA20165
property at 21228 McFadden Square
$2,600

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Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
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21228 McFadden Square

CascadesVA20165
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property at 46600 Ellicott Square
$2,700

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Base Rent$2,700

Total Monthly Price$2,700
2 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
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46600 Ellicott Square

CascadesVA20165

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Potomac Lakes, Sterling, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Potomac Lakes Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Potomac Lakes area of Sterling, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Cascades Village (55+) priced from $1,550. Lerner Remington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,813. Here are the most affordable Potomac Lakes apartments for rent in Sterling, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cascades Village (55+)1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,550
Lerner RemingtonJacob1BR,1BA$1,813
Cascades OverlookA11BR,1BA$1,937
Lerner Windmill ParcRosemary1BR,1BA$2,013
Lerner Parc DullesYellowstone - Den1BR,1BA$2,023

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Potomac Lakes, VA

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Potomac Lakes area is the $2.73 price per square foot A Model at Pax Place at Cascades in the in the Sterling Park neighborhood starting from $3,299. The second greatest value Potomac Lakes apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Acclaim at Sterling starting at $2,112 with a $2.36 price per square foot in the Sterling Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Potomac Lakes apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pax Place at CascadesA2BR,2BA$2.73
Acclaim at Sterling2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.36
Potomac Garden ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.73
Cascades Village (55+)1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.07
Cascades OverlookA11BR,1BA$2.59
Lerner RemingtonJacob1BR,1BA$2.45
Lerner Windmill ParcRosemary1BR,1BA$2.77
Lerner Parc DullesMonocacy - w/ Attached Garage1BR,1BA$3.18
Village at Potomac Falls Apartment HomesOne Bedroom-710 sqft1BR,1BA$2.87
Commons on Potomac SquareArlington1BR,1BA$2.88

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Potomac Lakes, Sterling, 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 Potomac Lakes Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Potomac Lakes is Cascades Village (55+) which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in Potomac Lakes costs $2,347.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Potomac Lakes?

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 19 regular apartments in Potomac Lakes 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 Lakes?

Cheap apartments in Potomac Lakes have an average cost of $377 which is $1,970 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Potomac Lakes.

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