Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Potomac Yard Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,200 (23 Rentals)

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Arbelo Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbelo Apartments

831-833 Bashford LnAlexandria, VA 22314
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Beverly Hills Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Beverly Hills Court

300-302 W Glebe RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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Brenton Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brenton Court Apartments

400-424 E Glendale AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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6 Leadbeater Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

6 Leadbeater Street

6 Leadbeater StAlexandria, VA 22305
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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 Studio unit found at The Square at 511 Apartments priced from $1,299. Presidential Greens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Potomac Yard apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Presidential GreensPlan A1C1BR,1BA$1,300
Mason HallStudioStudio,1BA$1,575
Jackson Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,615
The AspenPotomac AStudio,1BA$1,680

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Potomac Yard, VA

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Potomac Yard area is the $3.09 price per square foot Plan B1 Model at Presidential Greens in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $2,396. The second greatest value Potomac Yard apartment is the 1x1 C Model at Station 650 starting at $2,309 with a $3.25 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Presidential GreensPlan B12BR,1BA$3.09
Station 6501x1 C1BR,1BA$3.25
Del Ray Central at FuseA201BR,1BA$3.25
New Brookside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.73
Jackson Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44
The AspenSt. AsaphStudio ,1BA$2.64
Reserve at Potomac Yard1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$2.92
Del Ray Bellefonte1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.00
Mason HallStudioStudio ,1BA$2.91
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio ,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

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 $2,085.

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

The cheapest apartment in Potomac Yard is Presidential Greens which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Potomac Yard costs $6,810.

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.

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