
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Guilford Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $500 (34 Rentals)
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Stony Brook Apartments

8263 Russell Rd

Broadstone Van Dorn

Manchester Lakes

Mason at Van Dorn

Foxchase Apartments

London Park Towers Apartments

Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes

Landmark Terrace
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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 |
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Guilford Studio Apartments | $1,928 | $1,384 | $2,924 |
Guilford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,222 | $1,425 | $6,114 |
Guilford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,804 | $1,395 | $6,182 |
Guilford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,191 | $1,591 | $6,300 |
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There are currently 34 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 Studio unit found at Whitestone at Landmark priced from $1,384. Stony Brook Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable Guilford apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Whitestone at Landmark | The Yellowstone | Studio,1BA | $1,384 |
Stony Brook Apartments | Two-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Broadstone Van Dorn | Caas | Studio,1BA | $1,485 |
Manchester Lakes | The Alexandria Premium (Active Sr. Community) | 1BR,1BA | $1,487 |
Mason at Van Dorn | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
Foxchase Apartments | Washington Premier | 1BR,1BA | $1,549 |
Crystal Woods | The Valencia | 1BR,1BA | $1,573 |
The Fields of Alexandria | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 665 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,585 |
Brent Place | Brent 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,602 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Guilford, VA
As of May 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Guilford area is the $2.24 price per square foot The Carlyle Model at Crystal Woods in the in the Central Springfield neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Guilford apartment is the 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath Model at London Park Towers Apartments starting at $1,848 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Alexandria West 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. |
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Crystal Woods | The Carlyle | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.24 |
London Park Towers Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
5911 Edsall Rd., APT #705 | 5911 Edsall Rd., APT #705 | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
The Summit | Design 1A15 | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.30 |
Key Towers | Monticello | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
Stony Brook Apartments | Three-bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.91 |
Kings Gardens | 1Bedroom Den 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 735 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
Cascade at Landmark | 1 Bed | 1 Bath - A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Courts Of Mount Vernon | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGuilford, Alexandria, VA
Ranked #21
Among neighborhoods in Alexandria, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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!
Getting Around the Guilford Neighborhood in Alexandria, VA
Walk Score®
58 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
63 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
38 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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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 $1,602.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Guilford?
The cheapest apartment in Guilford is Manchester Lakes which is listed at $1,487, while the average apartment in Guilford costs $2,965.
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 39 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 $263 which is $2,702 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Guilford.
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