What is the average apartment size in Potomac Mills?

The average size for a Potomac Mills, VA apartment is 965 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 Mills?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Potomac Mills is $2,472 per month, a 21.83% increase from last years average of $2,029.

What is the average apartment size in Potomac Mills?

The typical apartment in Potomac Mills offers about 965 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Potomac Mills, VA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Potomac Mills ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 36% of rentals in this range.

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

In Potomac Mills, 27% of households rent while 73% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 21, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Potomac Mills is $2,472, a 21.83% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,029.

One-bedroom apartments provide 788 square feet for $2,230, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,735 offer 1,172 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Potomac Mills, VA

Last updated: February 21, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,472	965 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,230	788 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,735	1,172 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Potomac Mills, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Potomac Mills, VA have increased by 21.83% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,029 to $2,472.

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

The largest share of rentals in Potomac Mills, VA (36%) 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 Mills, VA?

488 or 27% of the households in Potomac Mills, VA are renter-occupied while 1,339 or 73% are owner-occupied.

How Potomac Mills Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Richmond	$1,590
Arlington	$2,643
Alexandria	$2,140
Newport News	$1,424
Virginia Beach	$1,743
Norfolk	$1,564
Henrico	$1,589
Woodbridge	$2,086
Charlottesville	$2,101
Roanoke	$1,373
Lake Ridge	$1,983
Rose Hill	$2,182
Cherry Hill	$1,811
Groveton	$1,964
Huntington	$2,076
Kingstowne	$2,491
Lincolnia	$2,101
Woodlawn	$1,939
Yorkshire	$1,916
Franconia	$2,410
Potomac Mills	$2,472

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 Mills 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.