
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Cardinal, VA from $825 (51 Rentals)
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The Flats of Williamsburg

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Trellis at Lee's Mill Apartments

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The Reserve at Deer Run

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The Residences at Forest Grove

Arbors at Towne Park

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Woodscape Apartments

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Linden at North Shores
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District at Williamsburg

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One Central

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Woods of Jefferson

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Parkway Apartments

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Merrimac Crossing Apartment Homes

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Colonial Pines

Chelsea at Lee Hall

Apex at Ashton Green

Parkside at Charles Street

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Hickory Point Townhomes

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The Townes at Jones Run
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Avant at Huntington Pointe

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The Whitworth

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The Residences at Sonoma Woods

The Flats at Legacy

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Montage at Marquis Hills

Kates Trace

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7042 Bray Rd

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8810 Pocahontas Trail

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409 Goosley Rd

The Bend Arbordale

48 Edgemoor Dr

1964 Algonquin Trail
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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 | $1,026 | $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 |
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Cheapest Available Cardinal Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cardinal, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Yorktown Square in the York County neighborhood priced from $825. The Flats of Williamsburg in the Stonegate neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $915. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cardinal apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yorktown Square | Two Bedroom One Bath Home | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
| The Flats of Williamsburg | Studio I | Studio,1BA | $915 |
| Kates Trace | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,000 |
| The Reserve at Deer Run | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,065 |
| Waverton Ashton Green | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,312 |
| One Central | Rosewood | 1BR,1BA | $1,356 |
| Parkway Apartments | Patriot | 1BR,1BA | $1,374 |
| Lee's Landing | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| Merrimac Crossing Apartment Homes | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,405 |
| Country Club Apartments | Renovated Kingsmill | 2BR,1BA | $1,415 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cardinal, VA and Nearby
As of August 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cardinal area is the $1.51 price per square foot Fully Renovated Three Bedroom Model at District at Williamsburg in the in the Stonegate neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Cardinal apartment is the Magnolia Model at The Residences at Sonoma Woods starting at $1,743 with a $1.39 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. |
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| District at Williamsburg | Fully Renovated Three Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.51 |
| The Residences at Sonoma Woods | Magnolia | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Hickory Point Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath + Den Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.57 |
| Woodscape Apartments | B2 Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.49 |
| Yorkview Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.48 |
| Kates Trace | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| Chelsea at Lee Hall | The Sheffield | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Waverton Ashton Green | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Parkway Apartments | Patriot | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Yorktown Square | One Bedroom One Bath Home | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
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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 $915.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cardinal Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cardinal Apartment is $826 at Yorktown Square.
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 $825 at Yorktown Square.
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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