
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Cardinal, VA from $800 (47 Rentals)
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The Flats of Williamsburg

Arbors at Williamsburg

Maple Point Apartments

Trellis at Lee's Mill Apartments

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The Reserve at Deer Run

Arbors at Towne Park

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The Residences at Forest Grove

Chelsea at Lee Hall
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Linden at North Shores

Yorkview Apartments

Waverton Ashton Green

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Woods of Jefferson

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Quarterpath Place

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One Central

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King's Ridge Apartments

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Lee's Landing

Grafton Station

The James On Merrimac

Merrimac Crossing Apartment Homes

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Parkway Apartments

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Colonial Pines

Apex at Ashton Green

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Woodscape Apartments
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Parkside at Charles Street

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Hickory Point Townhomes

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The Townes at Jones Run

The Whitworth

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Attain at Quarterpath

The Flats at Legacy

Avant at Huntington Point

Kates Trace
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The Residences at Cedar Hill

7746 Colonial Point Ln

7732 Colonial Point Ln

14 Curtis Dr

8810 Pocahontas Trail

955 Poquoson Ave

105 Tarleton Bivouac

1879 Ferrell Dr

The Bend Arbordale
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119 Kingsbridge Ln
Cardinal, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cardinal?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Studio Apartments | $1,025 | $900 | $1,400 |
| Cardinal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,566 | $826 | $2,293 |
| Cardinal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,702 | $825 | $2,798 |
| Cardinal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,137 | $860 | $3,263 |
| Cardinal 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,010 | $2,010 | $2,010 |
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Cheapest Available Cardinal Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cardinal, VA is a Studio unit found at The Flats of Williamsburg in the Stonegate neighborhood priced from $900. Kates Trace in the Windsor Great Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cardinal apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flats of Williamsburg | Studio I | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Kates Trace | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,000 |
| The Reserve at Deer Run | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,115 |
| Linden at North Shores | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Waverton Ashton Green | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,312 |
| Quarterpath Place | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,350 |
| King's Ridge Apartments | The Monarch | 2BR,2BA | $1,367 |
| Lee's Landing | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| Merrimac Crossing Apartment Homes | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,405 |
| Chelsea at Lee Hall | The Sheffield | 2BR,1BA | $1,430 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cardinal, VA and Nearby
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cardinal area is the $1.45 price per square foot Grand Model at Parkway Apartments in the in the Stonegate neighborhood starting from $1,955. The second greatest value Cardinal apartment is the Expansive Three-Bedroom Apartments Offering Com... Model at The Residences at Sonoma Woods starting at $1,895 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Windsor Great Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cardinal apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway Apartments | Grand | 3BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| The Residences at Sonoma Woods | Expansive Three-Bedroom Apartments Offering Com... | 3BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| One Central | Briarwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Woodscape Apartments | B1 Partial Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Kates Trace | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| Hickory Point Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.59 |
| King's Ridge Apartments | The Monarch | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Chelsea at Lee Hall | The Sheffield | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Waverton Ashton Green | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Merrimac Crossing Apartment Homes | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cardinal Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cardinal?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cardinal is at The Flats of Williamsburg listed at $900.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cardinal Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cardinal Apartment is $1,115 at The Reserve at Deer Run.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cardinal Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cardinal is starting from $1,000 at Kates Trace.
What is the most affordable Cardinal Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Cardinal Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Kates Trace and starts from $1,150.
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