
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Potomac West Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,100 (92 Rentals)
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Presidential Greens

Glebe House Apartments

Eaton Square

Braddock Lee

Mason Hall

Jackson Crossing

Lloyd Apartments

2500 N Van Dorn St

The Aspen

Del Ray Bellefonte

The Bradley Braddock Road Station Apartments

Reserve at Potomac Yard

The Alexander Apartments

1756 Preston Rd

Manor House Apartments

115 E Glebe Rd

Del Ray Tower at Fuse

Avalon Potomac Yard

2221 S Clark

Apex Apartments

Oakland Apartments

Buckingham Village

Dominion Towers

Dorchester Apartments

Dorchester Towers Apartments

Shelton Apartments

Fillmore Garden Apartments

Dominion Plaza

1300 Army Navy Dr

2200 Columbia Pike

The Whitmore

Wayne Street Apartments

1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd

305 10th Street South, Unit FL2-ID562
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Potomac West?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Potomac West Studio Apartments | $2,329 | $1,246 | $5,837 |
Potomac West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,777 | $1,318 | $9,478 |
Potomac West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,850 | $1,467 | $10,000+ |
Potomac West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,662 | $1,297 | $10,000+ |
Potomac West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,256 | $1,180 | $8,330 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 92 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Potomac West Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
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Potomac West, Alexandria, VA Local Guide
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Cheapest Available Potomac West Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Potomac West area of Washington, VA is a 4 Beds unit found at 2221 S Clark priced from $1,180. The Square at 511 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable Potomac West apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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2221 S Clark | Private Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath A | 4BR,2BA | $1,180 |
The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
Presidential Greens | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,318 |
Apex Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,334 |
Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR C | 1BR,1BA | $1,474 |
Oakland Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,490 |
Dorchester Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,515 |
Dorchester Towers Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,520 |
Gilliam Place | Studio C 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,552 |
Braddock Lee | Arbor | 1BR,1BA | $1,565 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Potomac West, VA
As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Potomac West area is the $1.97 price per square foot Chesapeake Model at Arrive 2801 in the in the Shirlington neighborhood starting from $2,453. The second greatest value Potomac West apartment is the 2x2 Model at Dolley Madison Towers starting at $2,445 with a $2.43 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Potomac West apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Arrive 2801 | Chesapeake | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
Dolley Madison Towers | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.43 |
Park Shirlington | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
Westmont Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
Jackson Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
Braddock Lee | Arbor | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
2107 5th St S, Unit 2 | 2107 5th St S | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR C | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
Apex Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
Dorchester Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.50 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePotomac West, Alexandria, VA
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Among neighborhoods in Alexandria, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Potomac West, Alexandria, VA
Charles Barrett Elementary
Alexandria City High School
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Best Local Schools in Potomac West, Alexandria, VA
Charles Barrett Elementary
Alexandria City High School
School data provided by Great Schools
Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Potomac West Neighborhood in Alexandria, VA
Walk Score®
89 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
92 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
53 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Potomac West Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Potomac West?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Potomac West is under $1,565.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Potomac West?
The cheapest apartment in Potomac West is Presidential Greens which is listed at $1,318, while the average apartment in Potomac West costs $10,280.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Potomac West?
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 42 regular apartments in Potomac West 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 West?
Cheap apartments in Potomac West have an average cost of $558 which is $9,722 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Potomac West.
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