
Cheap Apartments for Rent in James City County, VA from $600 (13 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in James City County.


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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| James City County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,614 | $815 | $2,478 |
| James City County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,877 | $938 | $2,979 |
| James City County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,228 | $1,050 | $4,042 |
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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 Lafayette Village Family Apartments in the Regency at Longhill neighborhood priced from $938. Olde Jamestowne Apartments in the Stonegate neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. 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 | Two Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $938 |
| Olde Jamestowne Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Grande Oak - A 55+ community! | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,063 |
| Woods of Williamsburg | Flowering Dogwood | 2BR,1BA | $1,220 |
| Stratford at Williamsburg | Craftsman | 1BR,1BA | $1,230 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in James City County, VA
As of January 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the James City County area is the $1.72 price per square foot Chesterfield Model at Monticello At Powhatan in the in the Regency at Longhill neighborhood starting from $2,929. The second greatest value James City County apartment is the 2BR 2BA (1150sf) Model at Spotswood Commons Apartments starting at $1,701 with a $1.48 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 | $1.72 |
| Spotswood Commons Apartments | 2BR 2BA (1150sf) | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Steeplechase Apartments | Triple Crown-Renovated | 3BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| Grande Oak - A 55+ community! | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
| Woods of Williamsburg | Flowering Dogwood-Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| District at Williamsburg | Fully Renovated Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Lafayette Village Family Apartments | Two Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Olde Jamestowne Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 2 Rivers Apartment Homes | Crestwave | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Regency at Longhill | 1BR (Small) | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
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 $2,050.
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 13 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 $243 which is $1,807 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in James City County.
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