Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Guilford Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (42 Rentals)

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Mount Vernon Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mount Vernon Gardens

7417-7421 Fordson RdAlexandria, VA 22306
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Colchester Towne
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Colchester Towne

7988 Audubon AveAlexandria, VA 22306
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Morris Glen
1 Bedroom Apartments

Morris Glen

7000 Schoonmaker CtAlexandria, VA 22310
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Rolling Hills Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rolling Hills Apartments

3707 Rolling Hills AveAlexandria, VA 22309
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Gum Springs Glen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gum Springs Glen

7837-7839 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22306
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The Ellsworth
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ellsworth

2801 Seay StAlexandria, VA 22314
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CREEKSIDE VILLAGE II
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

CREEKSIDE VILLAGE II

7979 Janna Lee AveAlexandria, VA 22306
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Carydale Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carydale Village

8073 Janna Lee AveAlexandria, VA 22309
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Normandy Hill Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Normandy Hill Apartments

3614 Normandy Hill DrAlexandria, VA 22304
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Parc View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parc View Apartments

5380 Holmes Run PkyAlexandria, VA 22304
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Jefferson Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Gardens

5877 Monticello RdAlexandria, VA 22303
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The Arden
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Arden

2317 Huntington AveAlexandria, VA 22303
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Kings Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kings Gardens

6300 S Kings HwyAlexandria, VA 22306
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Edsall Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edsall Gardens

6438 Edsall RdAlexandria, VA 22312
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Guilford, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Guilford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Guilford area of Washington, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Stony Brook Apartments priced from $1,395. Whitestone at Landmark has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,410. Here are the most affordable Guilford apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stony Brook ApartmentsTwo-bedroom2BR,1BA$1,395
Whitestone at LandmarkThe BrownstoneStudio,1BA$1,410
Key TowersOvertonStudio,1BA$1,465
Mason at Van DornS1Studio,1BA$1,465
Foxchase ApartmentsThe Washington1BR,1BA$1,474
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft1BR,1BA$1,475
Manchester LakesThe Alexandria Premium (Active Sr. Community)1BR,1BA$1,487
Courts Of Mount VernonA11BR,1BA$1,500
Acclaim at AlexandriaStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
The Fields of AlexandriaS1Studio,1BA$1,565

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Guilford, VA

As of July 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Guilford area is the $2.02 price per square foot Stratford Model at Key Towers in the in the Central Springfield neighborhood starting from $2,225. The second greatest value Guilford apartment is the 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath Model at London Park Towers Apartments starting at $1,758 with a $1.60 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Key TowersStratford2BR,2BA$2.02
London Park Towers Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.60
Crystal WoodsThe Vienna2BR,2BA$2.12
Stony Brook ApartmentsThree-bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.91
Kings Gardens1Bedroom Den 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.08
Broadstone Van DornFord1BR,1BA$2.12
South Port717sq ft1BR,1BA$2.35
Courts Of Mount VernonA11BR,1BA$2.19
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$2.36
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft1BR,1BA$2.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Guilford, Alexandria, VA

Ranked #25

Among neighborhoods in Alexandria, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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!

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

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 $1,565.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Guilford?

The cheapest apartment in Guilford is Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,480, while the average apartment in Guilford costs $2,900.

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 38 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 $211 which is $2,689 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Guilford.

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