
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Guilford Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (110 Rentals)
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7913 Central Park Cir

8131 Pinelake Ct, Unit Level 3 - Room 1, Unit Level 3 - Room 1

5340 Holmes Run Pky, Unit Room 1, Unit Room 1

8056 Central Park Dr

8032 Saint Annes Ct, Unit UL 1, Unit UL 1

10 E Taylor Run Pkwy

4432 Longworthe Sq, Unit UL3, Unit UL3

5823 Pearson Ln

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134 Jasper Pl

Longview Terrace Apartments

Broadstone Van Dorn

6615 Schurtz St

6113 Liverpool Ln

Brent Place

Mason at Van Dorn

Meadow Woods

Whitestone at Landmark

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Foxchase

London Park Towers Apartments

Manchester Lakes

Acclaim at Alexandria

Courts Of Mount Vernon

8 S Van Dorn St

Landmark Towers

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4600 Duke St

The Residences at North Hill

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101 North Ripley Apartments

Arrive Alexandria

Landmark Terrace

5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

Beacon Hill

South Port

Bren Mar Apartments

Haven Huntley Meadows
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21 Canterbury Square

2633 Fort Farnsworth Rd

5831 Quantrell Ave

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Crystal Woods

The Point at Eisenhower Square

2332 Glendale Terrace, Unit A1

26 Canterbury Square

The Belhaven Apartments

6540 Windham Ave
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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 | $1,754 | $1,253 | $2,699 |
| Guilford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,016 | $1,150 | $6,759 |
| Guilford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,480 | $1,575 | $7,910 |
| Guilford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,643 | $1,591 | $6,611 |
| Guilford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,425 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 110 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 Longview Terrace Apartments priced from $1,242. Broadstone Van Dorn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,253. Here are the most affordable Guilford apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longview Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,242 |
| Broadstone Van Dorn | Caas | Studio,1BA | $1,253 |
| Mason at Van Dorn | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,382 |
| Meadow Woods | Patrick Henry | 1BR,1BA | $1,419 |
| Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 735 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,485 |
| Lafayette Apartments | 1 Bedroom+Den | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| Foxchase | The Washington | 1BR,1BA | $1,519 |
| The Fields of Alexandria | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| London Park Towers Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,538 |
| Manchester Lakes | The Alexandria Premium Plus (Active Sr. Community) | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Guilford, VA
As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Guilford area is the $2.14 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Shelby in the in the Valley View neighborhood starting from $2,709. The second greatest value Guilford apartment is the Design 2A20 Premier Model at The Summit starting at $2,366 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Maple Grove Estates 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 Shelby | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.14 |
| The Summit | Design 2A20 Premier | 2BR,2BA | $2.11 |
| Key Towers | Stratford | 2BR,2BA | $2.01 |
| Cherry Arms | 2Bedroom 1Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Lafayette Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Lerner Morningside | Jefferson- Towers | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Kings Gardens | 1Bedroom Den 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Stony Brook Apartments | Two-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Meadow Woods | Woodlawn | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Longview Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
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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 $1,545.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Guilford?
The cheapest apartment in Guilford is Longview Terrace Apartments which is listed at $1,242, while the average apartment in Guilford costs $10,425.
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 127 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 $660 which is $9,765 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Guilford.
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