Cheap Apartments for Rent in James City County, VA from $700 (18 Rentals)

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property at 907 Promenade Ln

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

907 Promenade Ln, Unit Promenade Lane

907 Promenade Ln
WilliamsburgVA23185
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Olde Jamestowne Apartments
$1,125 - $1,375
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$1,050 - $1,300
Required Monthly Fees
$75

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$1,125 - $1,375
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Olde Jamestowne Apartments

117 Olde Jamestown CtWilliamsburg, VA 23185
Student Housing
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Longhill Grove
$1,261 - $1,392
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$1,256 - $1,387
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$5

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$1,261 - $1,392
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 5

Longhill Grove

3800 Hill Grove LnWilliamsburg, 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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Powhatan Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Powhatan Apartments

226 Burton Woods DrWilliamsburg, 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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property at 105 Lake Powell Rd

$1,275

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$1,275

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$1,275

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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105 Lake Powell Rd

WilliamsburgVA23185
property at 1203 Jamestown Rd

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1203 Jamestown Rd

WilliamsburgVA23185

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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 $1,060. 2 Rivers Apartment Homes in the Camp Peary neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,103. Here is today’s list of the most affordable James City County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grande Oak - A 55+ community!Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,060
2 Rivers Apartment HomesHarborfront1BR,1BA$1,103
Olde Jamestowne ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,125
Stratford at WilliamsburgCraftsman1BR,1BA$1,230
District at WilliamsburgFully Renovated Two Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,339

Best Value Apartments for Rent in James City County, VA

As of March 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the James City County area is the $1.59 price per square foot Colonnade with Garage Model at Monticello At Powhatan in the in the Regency at Longhill neighborhood starting from $2,549. The second greatest value James City County apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Grande Oak - A 55+ community! starting at $1,060 with a $1.12 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.
Monticello At PowhatanColonnade with Garage3BR,2BA$1.59
Grande Oak - A 55+ community!Two Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.12
Regency at Longhill2BR (Small)2BR,2BA$2.14
Spotswood Commons Apartments1BR 1BA (872sf)1BR,1BA$1.95
District at WilliamsburgFully Renovated Two Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.59
Manor on the GreenThe Sycamore1BR,1BA$2.13
The Pointe At New TownAshbury1BR,1BA$2.16
Olde Jamestowne ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53
2 Rivers Apartment HomesCrestwave1BR,1BA$1.79
Stratford at WilliamsburgCraftsman1BR,1BA$2.24

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 $1,103, while the average apartment in James City County costs $2,305.

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 6 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 $176 which is $2,129 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in James City County.

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