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Cardinal, VA Local Guide

Largest Available Cardinal and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Cardinal, VA is found at The Bend Arbordale in the Regency at Longhill neighborhood and is 895 square feet priced from $1,671. The James On Merrimac in the Stonegate neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 861 square feet and currently listed start at $1,356. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Cardinal:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Bend ArbordaleHickory895 Sq Ft$1,671
The James On Merrimac1 BDRM 1 BATH Large861 Sq Ft$1,356
Woods of JeffersonOne Bedroom850 Sq Ft$1,300
Merrimac Crossing Apartment Homes1 Bed850 Sq Ft$1,230
Grafton Station ApartmentsThe Chesapeake820 Sq Ft$1,469

Cheapest Available Cardinal and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 22, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Cardinal, VA is the 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath Model starting from $950 at The Reserve at Deer Run in the Windsor Great Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Cardinal 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed Model at Merrimac Crossing Apartment Homes starting at $1,230 in the Stonegate neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Cardinal is currently $1,452. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Cardinal:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Reserve at Deer Run1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath$950
Merrimac Crossing Apartment Homes1 Bed$1,230
Woodscape1x1 Partial Reno$1,240
Woods of JeffersonOne Bedroom$1,300
The James On Merrimac1 BDRM 1 BATH Large$1,356

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Cardinal Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Cardinal Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Cardinal is $1,452.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Cardinal Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cardinal is a 895 square feet unit starting from $1,671 at The Bend Arbordale.

What is the average size for Cardinal 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Cardinal is currently 900 sq ft.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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