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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,741 | $1,299 | $2,090 |
| Cardinal Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,908 | $1,499 | $2,805 |
| Cardinal Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,248 | $1,752 | $3,150 |
| Cardinal Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,145 | $2,145 | $2,145 |
There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Cardinal Forest Neighborhood of Fredericksburg, VA.
See all Apartments in FredericksburgThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Cardinal Forest area of Fredericksburg, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at English Oaks priced from $1,499. Stafford Lakes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,615. 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 | $1,499 |
| Stafford Lakes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,615 |
| Malvern Lakes | Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1,678 |
As of June 08, 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 B1 Model at England Run North Apartments starting at $1,782 with a $1.57 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 | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Stafford Lakes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Kensington Crossing | Willow | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| English Oaks | 2 BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| Magnolia Falls | Willow | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Malvern Lakes | Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Silver Collection at Celebrate | Ashland | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
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The cheapest apartment in Cardinal Forest is Malvern Lakes which is listed at $1,678, while the average apartment in Cardinal Forest costs $2,145.
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.
Cheap apartments in Cardinal Forest have an average cost of $1,130 which is $1,015 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cardinal Forest.
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