Cheap Apartments for Rent in James City County, VA from $600 (12 Rentals)

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Powhatan Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Powhatan Apartments

226 Burton Woods DrWilliamsburg, VA 23188
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Lafayette Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lafayette Square

121 Lafayette BlvdWilliamsburg, VA 23188
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Station at Norge
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Station at Norge

7721 Croaker RdWilliamsburg, VA 23188
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Marlboro Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Marlboro Apartments

3193 Lake Powell RdWilliamsburg, VA 23185
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Clinton Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Clinton Gardens

1324-1342 S Mount Vernon AveWilliamsburg, VA 23185
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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 Olde Jamestowne Apartments in the Stonegate neighborhood priced from $1,050. Grande Oak - A 55+ community! in the Regency at Longhill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,063. Here is today’s list of the most affordable James City County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Olde Jamestowne ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Grande Oak - A 55+ community!Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,063
District at WilliamsburgUpgraded Two Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,299
Rolling Meadows Apartments - Tax Credit2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,368
Longhill GroveThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,387

Best Value Apartments for Rent in James City County, VA

As of November 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the James City County area is the $1.09 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Longhill Grove in the in the Regency at Longhill neighborhood starting from $1,387. The second greatest value James City County apartment is the Billings Model at The Pointe At New Town starting at $1,876 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Regency at Longhill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for James City County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Longhill GroveThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.09
The Pointe At New TownBillings2BR,2.5BA$1.64
Rolling Meadows Apartments - Tax Credit2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.37
Grande Oak - A 55+ community!Two Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.12
2 Rivers Apartment HomesNautica2BR,2BA$1.64
Founders VillageA31BR,1.5BA$1.88
Monticello At PowhatanAlbermarle1BR,1BA$1.78
Spotswood Commons1BR 1BA (872sf)1BR,1BA$1.71
District at WilliamsburgUpgraded Two Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.55
Olde Jamestowne ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43

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 Olde Jamestowne Apartments which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in James City County costs $2,065.

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 12 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 $227 which is $1,838 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in James City County.

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