
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cardinal Forest Neighborhood of Fredericksburg, VA from $1,300 (8 Rentals)
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Magnolia Falls

English Oaks

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Cardinal Forest, Fredericksburg, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cardinal Forest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $1,350 | $2,077 |
| Cardinal Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,019 | $1,550 | $2,785 |
| Cardinal Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,118 | $1,699 | $3,150 |
| Cardinal Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,145 | $2,145 | $2,145 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Cardinal Forest Neighborhood of Fredericksburg, VA.
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Cheapest Available Cardinal Forest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cardinal Forest area of Fredericksburg, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at English Oaks priced from $1,550. Stafford Lakes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,565. Here are the most affordable Cardinal Forest apartments for rent in Fredericksburg, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Oaks | 2 BR | 2BR,2BA | $1,550 |
| Stafford Lakes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,565 |
| Magnolia Falls | Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,611 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cardinal Forest, VA
As of March 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cardinal Forest area is the $1.43 price per square foot 3 Beds 2 Baths Model at The Village at England Run Apartments in the in the Sherwood Estates neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Cardinal Forest apartment is the C1 Model at England Run North Apartments starting at $1,699 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Sherwood Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cardinal Forest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village at England Run Apartments | 3 Beds 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| England Run North Apartments | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Malvern Lakes Apartments | 1710b1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| Stafford Lakes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| English Oaks | 2 BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Silver Collection at Celebrate | Ashland | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Magnolia Falls | Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
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Our team is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Fredericksburg, VA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cardinal Forest Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cardinal Forest?
The cheapest apartment in Cardinal Forest is Magnolia Falls which is listed at $1,611, while the average apartment in Cardinal Forest costs $2,145.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cardinal Forest?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in Cardinal Forest that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Cardinal Forest?
Cheap apartments in Cardinal Forest have an average cost of $1,214 which is $931 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cardinal Forest.
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