
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Potomac Yard Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,200 (23 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Potomac Yard area of Alexandria.


The Square at 511 Apartments

Glebe House Apartments

727 E Custis Ave, Unit Custis

The Aspen

Jackson Crossing

Mason Hall

418 Bashford Ln

Del Ray Bellefonte

Del Ray Tower at Fuse
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Manor House Apartments

3600 S Glebe Rd
Potomac Yard, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Potomac Yard?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Potomac Yard Studio Apartments | $2,331 | $1,299 | $7,515 |
Potomac Yard 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,699 | $1,224 | $7,275 |
Potomac Yard 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,884 | $1,880 | $9,337 |
Potomac Yard 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,353 | $2,182 | $10,000+ |
Potomac Yard 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,840 | $6,840 | $6,840 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Potomac Yard Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
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Cheapest Available Potomac Yard Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Potomac Yard area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Presidential Greens priced from $1,224. 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 Yard apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Presidential Greens | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,224 |
The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
The Aspen | St. Asaph | Studio,1BA | $1,601 |
Jackson Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,615 |
Mason Hall | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Potomac Yard, VA
As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Potomac Yard area is the $2.03 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Model at Del Ray Bellefonte in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Potomac Yard apartment is the 1x1 C Model at Station 650 starting at $2,284 with a $3.22 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Potomac Yard apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Del Ray Bellefonte | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Station 650 | 1x1 C | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
Del Ray Central at Fuse | A20 | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
New Brookside Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
Presidential Greens | Plan A1GD | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
Jackson Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
The Aspen | Potomac A | Studio ,1BA | $2.80 |
Reserve at Potomac Yard | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
Mason Hall | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.27 |
The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.79 |
Getting Around the Potomac Yard Neighborhood in Alexandria, VA
Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
90 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
48 / 100
Some Transit
A few 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 Yard Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Potomac Yard?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Potomac Yard is under $1,995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Potomac Yard?
The cheapest apartment in Potomac Yard is Presidential Greens which is listed at $1,224, while the average apartment in Potomac Yard costs $6,870.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Potomac Yard?
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 1 regular apartments in Potomac Yard 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 Yard?
Cheap apartments in Potomac Yard have an average cost of $219 which is $6,651 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Potomac Yard.
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