
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Potomac West Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,246 (41 Rentals)


Glebe House Apartments

2500 N Van Dorn St

Braddock Lee

Mason Hall

3101 N Hampton Dr

Del Ray Tower at Fuse

Avalon Potomac Yard
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Apex Apartments

3701 5th St S

Dorchester Apartments

Dorchester Towers Apartments

Shelton Apartments

1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd

Shirlington House

Crystal Plaza

RiverHouse

3600 S Glebe Rd

Crystal House*

Quimby on 23rd

Delancey at Shirlington Village

Bell Arlington Ridge

Crystal Towers

MAA National Landing
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 |
---|---|---|---|
Potomac West Studio Apartments | $2,372 | $1,246 | $7,515 |
Potomac West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,773 | $1,224 | $9,478 |
Potomac West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,848 | $1,467 | $10,000+ |
Potomac West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,538 | $1,282 | $10,000+ |
Potomac West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,820 | $1,180 | $6,860 |
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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
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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 $1,569.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Potomac West?
The cheapest apartment in Potomac West is The Square at 511 Apartments which is listed at $1,299, while the average apartment in Potomac West costs $10,775.
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 34 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 $624 which is $10,151 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Potomac West.
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
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