
Cheap Apartments for Rent in James City County, VA from $815 (19 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in James City County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| James City County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,677 | $815 | $3,810 |
| James City County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,128 | $913 | $5,083 |
| James City County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,440 | $1,050 | $6,547 |
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Cheapest Available James City County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in James City County, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Lafayette Village Family Apartments in the Regency at Longhill neighborhood priced from $815. Longhill Grove in the Regency at Longhill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,261. Here is today’s list of the most affordable James City County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Village Family Apartments | One Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| Longhill Grove | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,261 |
| Grande Oak - A 55+ community! | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Stratford at Williamsburg | Craftsman | 1BR,1BA | $1,480 |
| Woods of Williamsburg | Southern Magnolia | 3BR,1BA | $1,574 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in James City County, VA
As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the James City County area is the $1.75 price per square foot Colonnade with Garage Model at Monticello At Powhatan in the in the Regency at Longhill neighborhood starting from $2,799. The second greatest value James City County apartment is the Fully Renovated Three Bedroom Model at District at Williamsburg starting at $1,900 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Stonegate neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for James City County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Monticello At Powhatan | Colonnade with Garage | 3BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| District at Williamsburg | Fully Renovated Three Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.51 |
| 2 Rivers Apartment Homes | Porthaven | 3BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| 1506 Queens Crossing, Unit 1506 Queens Crossing | 1506 Queens Crossing | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.56 |
| Founders Village | B1 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.97 |
| Woods of Williamsburg | Southern Magnolia | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.45 |
| Grande Oak - A 55+ community! | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.37 |
| The Regency at Longhill | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.81 |
| Spotswood Commons Apartments | 1BR 1BA (872sf) | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Lafayette Village Family Apartments | One Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap James City County Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in James City County?
The cheapest apartment in James City County is Lafayette Village Family Apartments which is listed at $815, while the average apartment in James City County costs $1,888.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in James City County?
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 14 regular apartments in James City County 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 James City County?
Cheap apartments in James City County have an average cost of $263 which is $1,625 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in James City County.
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