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Average Rent in Potomac West & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Potomac West, Alexandria VA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,085/mo
▼ 0.2% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,055/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
2
available now
Potomac West vs Alexandria VA Average
Potomac West is cheaper the Alexandria VA average by $721/mo (26%). The citywide average is $2,806/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Potomac West?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Potomac West is $2,085 per month across 1 apartment community and 2 available units. Rents have decreased $5 (0.2%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is MAA Carlyle Square starting at $2,055/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,085/mo.
Prices range from $2,055 to $2,115 per month. The most common price point is the $2,000 range, where 2 units are currently listed.
Potomac West Rent Price History
Rent by Bedroom Type in Potomac West
Rent Prices by Apartment in Potomac West
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAA Carlyle Square | $2,055/mo | $2,085/mo | 2 | 4.4 |
Google Search Trends for Potomac West Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Potomac West
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$83,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,085/mo.
Comfortable income
$100,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,055/mo), you need to earn at least $82,000/year.
Cost of living in Potomac West
We only have live rent data for Potomac West so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,085 |
| Estimated total | $2,085/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
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