Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Potomac Lakes Neighborhood of Sterling, VA from $1,400 (20 Rentals)

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property at 20973 Bluebird Sq

$1,680

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$1,680

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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20973 Bluebird Sq

SterlingVA20165

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Potomac Garden
$2,175 - $2,620
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Potomac Garden

1300 Sanderson DrSterling, VA 20164
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property at 21216 McFadden Square

$2,750

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$2,750

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$2,750

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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21216 McFadden Square

SterlingVA20165
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Loudoun View Senior Living
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Loudoun View Senior Living

21394 Mount Sterling TerSterling, VA 20164
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Lerner Windmill Parc
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lerner Windmill Parc

21258 Windmill Parc DrSterling, VA 20166
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Lerner Remington
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lerner Remington

21000 Stanford SqSterling, VA 20166
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Lerner Parc Dulles
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lerner Parc Dulles

21153 Parc Dulles SqSterling, VA 20166
property at 19 Wedgedale Dr

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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19 Wedgedale Dr

SterlingVA20164
property at 46588 Drysdale Terrace

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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46588 Drysdale Terrace, Unit 201

46588 Drysdale Terrace
SterlingVA20165
property at 46372 Monocacy Square

$2,595

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$2,595

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$2,595

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 18

46372 Monocacy Square

SterlingVA20165
property at 21174 Domain Terrace

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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21174 Domain Terrace

SterlingVA20165

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property at 26 Carousel Ct

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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26 Carousel Ct

SterlingVA20164
property at 46588 Drysdale Terrace

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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46588 Drysdale Terrace

CascadesVA20165

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 $1,564. Cascades Overlook has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,900. 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$1,564
Cascades OverlookA11BR,1BA$1,900
Lerner Windmill ParcRosemary1BR,1BA$1,965
Village at Potomac Falls Apartment HomesOne Bedroom-555 sqft1BR,1BA$1,990
Lerner RemingtonLauren1BR,1BA$2,107

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Potomac Lakes, VA

As of June 10, 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 $3,306. The second greatest value Potomac Lakes apartment is the Lauren Model at Lerner Remington starting at $2,107 with a $2.45 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
Lerner RemingtonLauren1BR,1BA$2.45
Potomac GardenA21BR,1BA$2.53
Cascades Village (55+)1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.04
Cascades OverlookA11BR,1BA$2.54
Lerner Windmill ParcRosemary1BR,1BA$2.70
Lerner Parc DullesMonocacy - w/ Attached Garage1BR,1BA$3.36
Village at Potomac Falls Apartment HomesOne Bedroom-555 sqft1BR,1BA$3.55

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Potomac Lakes, Sterling, VA

Ranked #14

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

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2.5
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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 $1,564, while the average apartment in Potomac Lakes costs $3,556.

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 6 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 $176 which is $3,380 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Potomac Lakes.

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