Cheap Homes for Rent in Cardinal Forest Neighborhood of Springfield, VA from $900 (8 Rentals)

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property at 7416 Erska Woods Court

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7416 Erska Woods Court

SpringfieldVA22153
property at 4609 Luxberry Dr

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 5

4609 Luxberry Dr

FairfaxVA22032

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property at 5911 Prince James Dr

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 13

5911 Prince James Dr

SpringfieldVA22152
property at 8514 Wild Spruce Dr

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8514 Wild Spruce Dr

SpringfieldVA22153
property at 7701 Lexton Pl

$2,300

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$2,300

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15

7701 Lexton Pl

West SpringfieldVA22152
property at 9817 Pebble Weigh Ct

$2,600

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$2,600

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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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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 $1,619. Springfield Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,702. Here are the most affordable Cardinal Forest apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Springfield GardensOne Bedroom (1A) A1BR,1BA$1,619
Springfield SquareHeritage1BR,1BA$1,702
ReNew SpringfieldArlington1BR,1BA$1,759

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cardinal Forest, VA

As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cardinal Forest area is the $2.81 price per square foot C1 Model at Eagle Rock Apartments at West Springfield in the in the Red Fox Forest neighborhood starting from $3,260. The second greatest value Cardinal Forest apartment is the A1 Model at Vistas of Annandale starting at $2,168 with a $2.38 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Eagle Rock Apartments at West SpringfieldC13BR,2BA$2.81
Vistas of AnnandaleA11BR,1BA$2.38
Springfield SquareHeritage1BR,1BA$2.08
ReNew SpringfieldArlington1BR,1BA$2.27
Halstead Burke1 Bed/1 Bath-A11BR,1BA$2.74
Springfield GardensOne Bedroom (1A) A1BR,1BA$3.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cardinal Forest

What type of rentals are currently available in Cardinal Forest?

There are currently 17 Apartments for Rent in Cardinal Forest, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,700 to $3,279. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cardinal Forest ranging from $950 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cardinal Forest?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cardinal Forest ranges from $950 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,591.

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