What is the average apartment size in Potomac Yard, Alexandria, VA?

The average size for a Potomac Yard, Alexandria, VA apartment is 839 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Potomac Yard?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Potomac Yard is $2,750 per month, a 2.37% increase from last year’s average of $2,687.

What is the average apartment size in Potomac Yard?

The typical apartment in Potomac Yard offers about 839 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Potomac Yard, Alexandria, VA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Potomac Yard?

The typical rent budget in Potomac Yard ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 37% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Potomac Yard?

In Potomac Yard, 63% of households rent while 37% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Potomac Yard is $2,750, a 2.37% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,687.

One-bedroom apartments provide 705 square feet for $2,453, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,245 offer 1,062 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Potomac Yard, Alexandria, VA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,750	839 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,453	705 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,245	1,062 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Potomac Yard, Alexandria, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Potomac Yard, Alexandria, VA have increased by 2.37% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,687 to $2,750.

What's the typical rent budget in Potomac Yard, Alexandria, VA?

The largest share of rentals in Potomac Yard, Alexandria, VA (37%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Potomac Yard, Alexandria, VA?

883 or 63% of the households in Potomac Yard, Alexandria, VA are renter-occupied while 518 or 37% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Potomac Yard?

Arlandria $1,620/month

Clover $1,638/month

Old Town Alexandria $1,639/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,185/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Potomac Yard?

Braddock Road Metro $2,713/month

Potomac Yard $2,750/month

Old Town North Alexandria $3,556/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Alexandria, VA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Old Town North Alexandria	$3,556
Potomac Yard	$2,750
Braddock Road Metro	$2,713
Southwest Quadrant	$2,711
Eisenhower East	$2,678
Eisenhower Ave	$2,649
Del Ray	$2,249
Warwick	$2,162
Hume Springs	$2,127
Alexandria West	$2,115
Landmark - Van Dorn	$2,048
Seminary Hill	$1,941
Old Town Alexandria	$1,639
Clover	$1,638
Arlandria	$1,620

Alexandria | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Potomac Yard is 30% higher than in Alexandria West

$2,750

Potomac Yard rent is the same as Alexandria average

Average Rent $2,750

$2,115

Alexandria West rent is 23% lower than Alexandria average

Average Rent $2,115

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Potomac Yard apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.