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

Whitestone at Landmark

Mason at Van Dorn

Foxchase Apartments

Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes

Key Towers

Manchester Lakes

Courts Of Mount Vernon
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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 | $1,878 | $1,275 | $2,924 |
Guilford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,362 | $1,474 | $10,000+ |
Guilford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,745 | $1,395 | $6,716 |
Guilford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,159 | $1,591 | $6,300 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 42 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Guilford Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
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Guilford, Alexandria, VA Local Guide
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Stony Brook Apartments | Two-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Whitestone at Landmark | The Brownstone | Studio,1BA | $1,410 |
Key Towers | Overton | Studio,1BA | $1,465 |
Mason at Van Dorn | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,465 |
Foxchase Apartments | The Washington | 1BR,1BA | $1,474 |
Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 665 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
Manchester Lakes | The Alexandria Premium (Active Sr. Community) | 1BR,1BA | $1,487 |
Courts Of Mount Vernon | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Acclaim at Alexandria | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
The Fields of Alexandria | S1 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Key Towers | Stratford | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
London Park Towers Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Crystal Woods | The Vienna | 2BR,2BA | $2.12 |
Stony Brook Apartments | Three-bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.91 |
Kings Gardens | 1Bedroom Den 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
Broadstone Van Dorn | Ford | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
South Port | 717sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
Courts Of Mount Vernon | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
Brent Place | Brent 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 665 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGuilford, Alexandria, VA
Ranked #25
Among neighborhoods in Alexandria, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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