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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 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Cardinal, VA is found at Attain at Quarterpath in the Stonegate neighborhood and is 1,188 square feet priced from $2,092. The James On Merrimac has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,182 square feet and currently listed start at $1,925. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Cardinal:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attain at Quarterpath | The Countess | 1,188 Sq Ft | $2,092 |
| The James On Merrimac | The Raleigh | 1,182 Sq Ft | $1,925 |
| Linden at North Shores | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath with Den - Renovated | 1,180 Sq Ft | $1,590 |
| Hickory Point Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath + Den Townhome | 1,154 Sq Ft | $1,809 |
| Poquoson Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom Upstairs | 1,142 Sq Ft | $1,528 |
| The Bend Arbordale | Red Maple | 1,125 Sq Ft | $1,905 |
| The Townes at Jones Run | 2-1.5 | 1,121 Sq Ft | $1,664 |
| Woodscape Apartments | B2 Partial Renovation | 1,100 Sq Ft | $1,475 |
| One Central | Briarwood | 1,100 Sq Ft | $1,641 |
| Merrimac Crossing Apartment Homes | 2 Bed | 1,000 Sq Ft | $1,530 |
As of August 27, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Cardinal, VA is the Two Bedroom One Bath Home Model starting from $825 at Yorktown Square in the York County neighborhood. The second most affordable Cardinal 2 Bedroom is the Two Bedroom Model at Kates Trace starting at $1,000 in the Windsor Great Park neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Cardinal is currently $1,713. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Cardinal:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Yorktown Square | Two Bedroom One Bath Home | $825 |
| Kates Trace | Two Bedroom | $1,000 |
| The Reserve at Deer Run | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | $1,110 |
| Waverton Ashton Green | 2/2 | $1,312 |
| Lee's Landing | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | $1,375 |
| Country Club Apartments | Renovated Kingsmill | $1,415 |
| Chelsea at Lee Hall | The Sheffield | $1,430 |
| Woodscape Apartments | B1 Partial Renovated | $1,436 |
| Yorkview Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhome | $1,520 |
| Poquoson Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom Upstairs | $1,528 |
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Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Cardinal is at Yorktown Square listed at $825.
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Cardinal is $1,713.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cardinal is a 1,188 square feet unit starting from $2,092 at Attain at Quarterpath.
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Cardinal is currently 825 sq ft.
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