
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Guilford Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (81 Rentals)
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7913 Central Park Cir

3204 Beechcraft Dr

3700 Roxbury Ln, Unit UL 2

8032 Saint Annes Ct, Unit UL 1

8131 Pinelake Ct, Unit Level 1 - Room 1

8056 Central Park Dr, Unit UL 1

Stony Brook Apartments

309 Yoakum Pkwy, Unit 1512

2820 Dart Dr
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Longview Terrace Apartments

Brent Place

Broadstone Van Dorn

Mason at Van Dorn

Key Towers

60 S Van Dorn St

Haven Huntley Meadows

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Foxchase

Whitestone at Landmark

Courts Of Mount Vernon
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7302 Mountaineer Dr

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101 North Ripley Apartments

Acclaim at Alexandria

London Park Towers Apartments

Meadow Woods

Lafayette Apartments

Landmark Towers

South Port
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Beacon Hill

The Residences at North Hill

Arrive Alexandria

5911 Edsall Rd

Landmark Terrace

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Crystal Woods

Manchester Lakes

5614 Bloomfield Dr

5606 Bloomfield Dr

75 S Reynolds St
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2618 Fort Farnsworth Rd

5801 Quantrell Ave

4600 Duke St

The Point at Eisenhower Square

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Arbors on Duke

8 S Van Dorn St

26 Canterbury Square

Contempo NOVA

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The Courts at Huntington Station

2624 Wagon Dr
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Guilford, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Guilford?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford Studio Apartments | $1,725 | $1,292 | $2,574 |
| Guilford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,991 | $1,142 | $7,053 |
| Guilford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,498 | $1,395 | $7,486 |
| Guilford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,857 | $1,591 | $5,313 |
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There are currently 81 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Guilford Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
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Cheapest Available Guilford Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Guilford area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Brent Place priced from $1,302. Mason at Van Dorn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,336. Here are the most affordable Guilford apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Place | Brent 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,302 |
| Mason at Van Dorn | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,336 |
| Key Towers | Overton | Studio,1BA | $1,394 |
| Stony Brook Apartments | Two-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Haven Huntley Meadows | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,455 |
| Foxchase | The Washington | 1BR,1BA | $1,463 |
| Whitestone at Landmark | The Brownstone | Studio,1BA | $1,466 |
| Courts Of Mount Vernon | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 735 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| The Fields of Alexandria | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Guilford, VA
As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Guilford area is the $1.97 price per square foot Winchester Model at Key Towers in the in the Central Springfield neighborhood starting from $2,994. The second greatest value Guilford apartment is the 3Bedroom 1.5Bathroom Model at Kings Gardens starting at $2,954 with a $2.15 price per square foot in the Valley View neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Guilford apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Towers | Winchester | 3BR,2BA | $1.97 |
| Kings Gardens | 3Bedroom 1.5Bathroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.15 |
| London Park Towers Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Crystal Woods | The Carlyle | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.20 |
| The Summit | Design 2A20 Premier | 2BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| Edlandria | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| Lerner Morningside | Ashford - Gardens | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Stony Brook Apartments | Three-bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.91 |
| Broadstone Van Dorn | Ford | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Brent Place | Brent 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
This website works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Virginia, including Alexandria. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Guilford Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Guilford?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Guilford is under $1,545.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Guilford?
The cheapest apartment in Guilford is Brent Place which is listed at $1,302, while the average apartment in Guilford costs $2,722.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Guilford?
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 46 regular apartments in Guilford 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 Guilford?
Cheap apartments in Guilford have an average cost of $275 which is $2,447 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Guilford.
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