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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,047 | $1,325 | $2,539 |
| Cardinal Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,514 | $1,998 | $3,209 |
| Cardinal Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,022 | $2,298 | $3,650 |
There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Cardinal Forest Neighborhood of Springfield, VA.
See all Apartments in SpringfieldThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Cardinal Forest area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Springfield Gardens priced from $1,619. ReNew Springfield has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,809. Here are the most affordable Cardinal Forest apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Gardens | One Bedroom (1A) A | 1BR,1BA | $1,619 |
| ReNew Springfield | Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $1,809 |
| Vistas of Annandale | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,898 |
As of February 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cardinal Forest area is the $3.14 price per square foot C1 Model at Eagle Rock Apartments at West Springfield in the in the Red Fox Forest neighborhood starting from $3,640. The second greatest value Cardinal Forest apartment is the B2 Model at Vistas of Annandale starting at $2,448 with a $2.14 price per square foot in the Red Fox Forest 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Rock Apartments at West Springfield | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $3.14 |
| Vistas of Annandale | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Springfield Square | Buchanan | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| 5815 Rexford Dr, Unit Unit K | 5815 Rexford Dr | 2BR,2BA | $2.39 |
| ReNew Springfield | Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Burke Shire Commons | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
| Springfield Gardens | One Bedroom (1A) A | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| 5906 Grayson St, Unit B | 5906 Grayson St | 1BR,1BA | $3.31 |
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The cheapest apartment in Cardinal Forest is Springfield Gardens which is listed at $1,619, while the average apartment in Cardinal Forest costs $3,099.
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 22 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 $668 which is $2,431 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cardinal Forest.
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