
Cheap Apartments for Rent in James City County, VA from $700 (16 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 | $1,703 | $815 | $3,318 |
| James City County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,162 | $938 | $4,425 |
| James City County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,424 | $1,050 | $4,141 |
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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 Burnt Ordinary in the Riverview Plantation neighborhood priced from $1,012. Olde Jamestowne Apartments in the Stonegate neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here is today’s list of the most affordable James City County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Ordinary | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,012 |
| Olde Jamestowne Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Stratford at Williamsburg | Craftsman | 1BR,1BA | $1,230 |
| Grande Oak - A 55+ community! | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,303 |
| District at Williamsburg | Fully Renovated Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,359 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in James City County, VA
As of April 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the James City County area is the $1.65 price per square foot Chesterfield 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 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Rolling Meadows Apartments - Tax Credit starting at $1,368 with a $1.37 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello At Powhatan | Chesterfield | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.65 |
| Rolling Meadows Apartments - Tax Credit | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Grande Oak - A 55+ community! | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.37 |
| 2 Rivers Apartment Homes | Nautica | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| Spotswood Commons Apartments | 1BR 1BA (872sf) | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| District at Williamsburg | Fully Renovated Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Founders Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| The Pointe At New Town | Ashbury | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Olde Jamestowne Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Burnt Ordinary | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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 Burnt Ordinary which is listed at $1,012, while the average apartment in James City County costs $2,496.
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 8 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 $156 which is $2,340 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in James City County.
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