
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cardinal Forest Neighborhood of Fredericksburg, VA from $1,500 (7 Rentals)
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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 |
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Cardinal Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,833 | $1,595 | $2,200 |
Cardinal Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,178 | $1,500 | $2,780 |
Cardinal Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,459 | $1,700 | $3,500 |
Cardinal Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,016 | $2,016 | $2,016 |
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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 Kensington Crossing priced from $1,694. English Oaks Senior Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,720. Here are the most affordable Cardinal Forest apartments for rent in Fredericksburg, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Kensington Crossing | Willow | 2BR,1BA | $1,694 |
English Oaks Senior Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,720 |
Magnolia Falls | Maple | 2BR,2BA | $1,740 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cardinal Forest, VA
As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cardinal Forest area is the $1.67 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Renovated - B2R Model at Malvern Lakes in the in the Sherwood Estates neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value Cardinal Forest apartment is the Magnolia Model at Kensington Crossing starting at $1,741 with a $1.87 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. |
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Malvern Lakes | 2 Bed 2 Bath Renovated - B2R | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
Kensington Crossing | Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
Magnolia Falls | Maple | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
English Oaks Senior Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
Silver Collection At Carl D Silver | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
Silver Collection at Celebrate | Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCardinal Forest, Fredericksburg, VA
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Among neighborhoods in Fredericksburg, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Cardinal Forest Neighborhood in Fredericksburg, VA
Walk Score®
41 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
26 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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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 Kensington Crossing which is listed at $1,741, while the average apartment in Cardinal Forest costs $2,315.
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 1 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 $1,081 which is $1,234 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cardinal Forest.
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