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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Studio Apartments | $1,026 | $915 | $1,375 |
Cardinal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,566 | $826 | $2,291 |
| Cardinal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,713 | $825 | $2,483 |
| Cardinal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,135 | $860 | $3,233 |
| Cardinal 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,010 | $2,010 | $2,010 |
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Cardinal, VA is found at The James On Merrimac in the Stonegate neighborhood and is 912 square feet priced from $1,710. Parkway Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 900 square feet and currently listed start at $1,374. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Cardinal:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The James On Merrimac | The Bruton | 912 Sq Ft | $1,710 |
| Parkway Apartments | Patriot | 900 Sq Ft | $1,374 |
| Merrimac Crossing Apartment Homes | 1 Bed | 850 Sq Ft | $1,405 |
| Montage at Marquis Hills | A2 | 814 Sq Ft | $2,243 |
| Linden at North Shores | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated | 750 Sq Ft | $1,313 |
| One Central | Rosewood | 700 Sq Ft | $1,356 |
| Yorktown Square | One Bedroom One Bath Home | 604 Sq Ft | $826 |
| The Reserve at Deer Run | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 560 Sq Ft | $1,065 |
| Willow Creek | One Bedroom One Bath | 543 Sq Ft | $1,270 |
As of August 27, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Cardinal, VA is the One Bedroom One Bath Home Model starting from $826 at Yorktown Square in the York County neighborhood. The second most affordable Cardinal 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath Model at The Reserve at Deer Run starting at $1,065 in the Windsor Great Park neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Cardinal is currently $1,566. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Cardinal:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Yorktown Square | One Bedroom One Bath Home | $826 |
| The Reserve at Deer Run | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | $1,065 |
| Linden at North Shores | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated | $1,313 |
| One Central | Rosewood | $1,356 |
| Parkway Apartments | Patriot | $1,374 |
| Merrimac Crossing Apartment Homes | 1 Bed | $1,405 |
| The James On Merrimac | The Henry | $1,499 |
| Montage at Marquis Hills | A | $1,907 |
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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Cardinal is at Yorktown Square listed at $826.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Cardinal is $1,566.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cardinal is a 912 square feet unit starting from $1,710 at The James On Merrimac.
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Cardinal is currently 756 sq ft.
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