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4600 Duke St

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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 Studio unit found at Broadstone Van Dorn priced from $1,250. Brent Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,302. Here are the most affordable Guilford apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Broadstone Van DornCaasStudio,1BA$1,250
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$1,302
Stony Brook ApartmentsTwo-bedroom2BR,1BA$1,395
Mason at Van DornS1Studio,1BA$1,423
Foxchase ApartmentsThe Washington1BR,1BA$1,464

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Guilford, VA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Guilford area is the $2.24 price per square foot The Carlyle Model at Crystal Woods in the in the Central Springfield neighborhood starting from $2,602. The second greatest value Guilford apartment is the 2 Bed | 2 Bath - B2A Model at Elme Alexandria starting at $2,192 with a $1.94 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.
Crystal WoodsThe Carlyle2BR,1.5BA$2.24
Elme Alexandria2 Bed | 2 Bath - B2A2BR,2BA$1.94
The SummitDesign 2A Premier2BR,2BA$2.33
The Reserve at EisenhowerThe Barclay2BR,2BA$2.17
Key TowersMonticello1BR,1BA$1.97
Stony Brook ApartmentsThree-bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.91
Kings Gardens1Bedroom Den 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.03
Haven Huntley Meadows2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.28
South Port717sq ft1BR,1BA$2.33
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$1.91

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Frequently Asked Questions about Guilford

What type of rentals are currently available in Guilford?

There are currently 140 Apartments for Rent in Guilford, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,245 to $16,050. There are also 161 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Guilford ranging from $800 to $14,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Guilford?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Guilford ranges from $800 to $14,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,885.

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