
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Guilford Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $908 (76 Rentals)
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3700 Roxbury Ln

8131 Pinelake Ct

8032 Saint Annes Ct, Unit UL 1

8056 Central Park Dr

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5806 Pearson Ln

London Park Towers Apartments

Broadstone Van Dorn

Meadow Woods

4600 Duke St
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8263 Russell Rd

Mason at Van Dorn

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Foxchase

Lafayette Apartments

Whitestone at Landmark

Key Towers

7278 Nittany Ln

Longview

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101 North Ripley Apartments

South Alex
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Beacon Hill

Courts Of Mount Vernon

Stony Brook Apartments

Manchester Lakes

Normandy Hill Apartments

Landmark Towers

6481 Cheyenne Dr, Unit 303

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75 S Reynolds St, Unit #118

Brent Place
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South Port

Bren Mar Apartments

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The Belhaven Apartments

Landmark Terrace

5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

6430 Gildar St

21 Canterbury Square

The Residences at North Hill

5831 Quantrell Ave

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Creekside Village

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4912 Virginia St, Unit Studio Apt

12 S Van Dorn St, Unit 503

5340 Holmes Run Pky, Unit Pavilion On the Park

75 S Reynolds St, Unit Apartment 116

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Arrive Alexandria

Lerner Morningside

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Arbors on Duke

Lerner Excelsior Tower

Mount Vernon Gardens
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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 | $1,720 | $1,264 | $2,549 |
| Guilford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,030 | $990 | $3,125 |
| Guilford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,422 | $1,425 | $4,758 |
| Guilford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,761 | $1,775 | $4,629 |
| Guilford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,159 | $8,159 | $8,159 |
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There are currently 76 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 London Park Towers Apartments priced from $1,264. Broadstone Van Dorn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable Guilford apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Park Towers Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,264 |
| Broadstone Van Dorn | Caas | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Meadow Woods | Patrick Henry | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Mason at Van Dorn | S1: 0 Bed 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,432 |
| Foxchase | The Washington | 1BR,1BA | $1,442 |
| Lafayette Apartments | <h3><center><b>One Bedroom</h3></center></b> | 1BR,1BA | $1,449 |
| Whitestone at Landmark | The Yellowstone | Studio,1BA | $1,464 |
| Key Towers | Overton | Studio,1BA | $1,482 |
| Longview | 2/1/E | 2BR,1BA | $1,503 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Guilford, VA
As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Guilford area is the $2.08 price per square foot Design 3A25 Model at The Summit in the in the Maple Grove Estates neighborhood starting from $2,998. The second greatest value Guilford apartment is the C2-70 Model at Creekside Village starting at $2,445 with a $2.21 price per square foot in the Gum Springs 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Summit | Design 3A25 | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.08 |
| Creekside Village | C2-70 | 3BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| Edlandria | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| Lafayette Apartments | <h3><center><b>Two Bedroom</h3></center></b> | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Key Towers | Bradford | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Lerner Morningside | Ashford - Gardens | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Kings Gardens | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Longview | 2/1/A | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Stony Brook Apartments | Two-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| South Port | 717sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
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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 $1,503.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Guilford?
The cheapest apartment in Guilford is Meadow Woods which is listed at $1,399, while the average apartment in Guilford costs $2,124.
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 143 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 $544 which is $1,580 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Guilford.
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