
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Guilford Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (58 Rentals)
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Meadow Woods

Lafayette Apartments

Brent Place

Broadstone Van Dorn

Mason at Van Dorn

Whitestone at Landmark

60 S Van Dorn St

Haven Huntley Meadows

Manchester Lakes
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Normandy Hill Apartments

6509 Fairland St

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101 North Ripley Apartments

Courts Of Mount Vernon

Acclaim at Alexandria

South Port

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Key Towers

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Foxchase

Beacon Hill
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London Park Towers Apartments

Landmark Towers

75 S Reynolds St

The Residences at North Hill

Landmark Terrace

5606 Bloomfield Dr

5614 Bloomfield Dr

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Arbors on Duke

2618 Fort Farnsworth Rd

4600 Duke St
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Colchester Towne

Morris Glen

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Gum Springs Glen

Edsall Station - Section 8

Longview Terrace Apartments
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Carydale Village

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Oakwood Meadow Senior Residences

Parc View Apartments

Jefferson Gardens

Spring Gardens Apartments

The Arden

Excelsior Tower
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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 | $1,693 | $1,343 | $2,317 |
| Guilford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,989 | $1,108 | $6,759 |
| Guilford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,471 | $1,575 | $7,403 |
| Guilford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,833 | $1,775 | $5,538 |
| Guilford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,213 | $6,213 | $6,213 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 58 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 Stony Brook Apartments priced from $1,108. Meadow Woods has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,279. Here are the most affordable Guilford apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook Apartments | One-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,108 |
| Meadow Woods | Wilson | Studio,1BA | $1,279 |
| Lafayette Apartments | 1 Bedroom+Den | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Brent Place | Brent 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,302 |
| Mason at Van Dorn | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,364 |
| Whitestone at Landmark | The Brownstone | Studio,1BA | $1,435 |
| Haven Huntley Meadows | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,465 |
| Courts Of Mount Vernon | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| Acclaim at Alexandria | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| South Port | 717sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,557 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Guilford, VA
As of February 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Guilford area is the $1.74 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths Model at London Park Towers Apartments in the in the Alexandria West neighborhood starting from $2,285. The second greatest value Guilford apartment is the The Carlyle Model at Crystal Woods starting at $2,496 with a $2.15 price per square foot in the Central Springfield 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Park Towers Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| Crystal Woods | The Carlyle | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.15 |
| Excelsior Tower | Rembrandt - Den | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Lafayette Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Kings Gardens | 1Bedroom Den 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Broadstone Van Dorn | Ford | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Key Towers | Overton | Studio ,1BA | $2.14 |
| Stony Brook Apartments | Two-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| South Port | 717sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| 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 $1,557.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Guilford?
The cheapest apartment in Guilford is Stony Brook Apartments which is listed at $1,108, while the average apartment in Guilford costs $6,213.
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 59 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 $241 which is $5,972 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Guilford.
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