
Cheap Apartments for Rent in James City County, VA from $600 (13 Rentals)
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Founders Village

Grande Oak - A 55+ community!

2 Rivers Apartment Homes

Stratford at Williamsburg

108 Cooley Rd
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108 Cooley Rd
James City County, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in James City County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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James City County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,735 | $795 | $3,142 |
James City County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,847 | $913 | $2,999 |
James City County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,245 | $1,025 | $4,208 |
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Cheapest Available James City County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in James City County, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Grande Oak - A 55+ community! in the Regency at Longhill neighborhood priced from $1,063. 2 Rivers Apartment Homes in the Camp Peary neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,104. Here is today’s list of the most affordable James City County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Grande Oak - A 55+ community! | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,063 |
2 Rivers Apartment Homes | Harborfront | 1BR,1BA | $1,104 |
Stratford at Williamsburg | Monticello | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Olde Jamestowne Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Rolling Meadows Apartments - Tax Credit | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,368 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in James City County, VA
As of September 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the James City County area is the $1.16 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Longhill Grove in the in the Regency at Longhill neighborhood starting from $1,483. The second greatest value James City County apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Station at Norge starting at $1,397 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Camp Peary 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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Longhill Grove | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
Station at Norge | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.18 |
The Pointe At New Town | Colonial | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.69 |
Rolling Meadows Apartments - Tax Credit | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
Grande Oak - A 55+ community! | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
2 Rivers Apartment Homes | Nautica | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
Regency at Longhill | 2BR (Small) | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
Spotswood Commons | 1BR 1BA (872sf) | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Stratford at Williamsburg | Monticello | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Olde Jamestowne Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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 2 Rivers Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,104, while the average apartment in James City County costs $2,183.
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 20 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 $512 which is $1,671 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in James City County.
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