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Cardinal, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cardinal Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cardinal, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Reserve at Deer Run in the Windsor Great Park neighborhood priced from $950. The Flats of Williamsburg in the Stonegate neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cardinal apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserve at Deer Run1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
The Flats of WilliamsburgStudio IStudio,1BA$950
Lee's Landing2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,066
The Residences at Forest Grove1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,135
Merrimac Crossing Apartment Homes1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,230

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cardinal, VA and Nearby

As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cardinal area is the $1.34 price per square foot Somersby (with fireplace) Model at Chelsea At Lee Hall in the in the The Forest neighborhood starting from $1,930. The second greatest value Cardinal apartment is the Inchon Village Model at Fort Eustis Family Homes starting at $1,790 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Warwick Landing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cardinal apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chelsea At Lee HallSomersby (with fireplace)3BR,2.5BA$1.34
Fort Eustis Family HomesInchon Village3BR,1.5BA$1.38
Merrimac Crossing Apartment Homes3 Bed3BR,1.5BA$1.49
The Arbors at Williamsburg - Senior CommunityRed Maple2BR,2BA$1.66
Hickory Point Townhomes2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.41
King's Ridge ApartmentsThe Monarch2BR,2BA$1.42
Apex at Ashton Green2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.54
Woods of JeffersonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53
Lee's Landing2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.33
The Residences at Forest Grove1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.45

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cardinal Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cardinal Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cardinal Apartment is $950 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 The Reserve at Deer Run.

What is the most affordable Cardinal Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cardinal Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Residences at Forest Grove and starts from $1,550.

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