Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cardinal Forest Neighborhood of Springfield, VA from $1,400 (7 Rentals)

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ReNew Springfield
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$1,699 - $3,909
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$1,699 - $3,909

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

ReNew Springfield

5734 Backlick RdSpringfield, VA 22150
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Springfield Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Springfield Gardens

6116 Cumberland AveSpringfield, VA 22150
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Halstead Burke
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$2,027 - $3,227
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$1,980 - $3,180
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Halstead Burke

5812 Chase Commons CtBurke, VA 22015
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Burke Lake Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Burke Lake Gardens

9608 Old Keene Mill RdBurke, VA 22015
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Cardinal Forest, Springfield, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cardinal Forest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cardinal Forest area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Springfield Gardens priced from $1,579. ReNew Springfield has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,699. Here are the most affordable Cardinal Forest apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Springfield GardensOne Bedroom (1A) A1BR,1BA$1,579
ReNew SpringfieldArlington1BR,1BA$1,699
Lerner Springfield SquareHeritage1BR,1BA$1,807

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cardinal Forest, VA

As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cardinal Forest area is the $2.79 price per square foot C4 Model at Eagle Rock Apartments at West Springfield in the in the Red Fox Forest neighborhood starting from $3,375. The second greatest value Cardinal Forest apartment is the C3 Model at Vistas of Annandale starting at $2,705 with a $2.24 price per square foot in the Annandale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cardinal Forest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Eagle Rock Apartments at West SpringfieldC43BR,2BA$2.79
Vistas of AnnandaleC33BR,2BA$2.24
Lerner Springfield SquareHeritage - Study1BR,1BA$2.40
ReNew SpringfieldArlington1BR,1BA$2.19
Halstead Burke1 Bed/1 Bath-A11BR,1BA$2.83
Springfield GardensOne Bedroom (1A) A1BR,1BA$3.13
7803 Greeley Blvd, Unit Greeley Blvd7803 Greeley BlvdStudio ,1BA$3.20

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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 Springfield Gardens which is listed at $1,579, while the average apartment in Cardinal Forest costs $2,400.

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 29 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 $520 which is $1,880 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cardinal Forest.

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