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

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Beverly Hills Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Beverly Hills Court

300-302 W Glebe RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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Arbelo Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbelo Apartments

831-833 Bashford LnAlexandria, VA 22314
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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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New Brookside Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

New Brookside Apartments

601 Four Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,224
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
The AspenSt. AsaphStudio,1BA$1,601
Jackson Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,615
Mason HallStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Del Ray Bellefonte2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.03
Station 6501x1 C1BR,1BA$3.22
Del Ray Central at FuseA201BR,1BA$3.25
New Brookside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.73
Presidential GreensPlan A1GD1BR,1BA$2.46
Jackson Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44
The AspenPotomac AStudio ,1BA$2.80
Reserve at Potomac Yard1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$3.22
Mason HallStudioStudio ,1BA$3.27
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 $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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