Cheap Homes for Rent in James City County, VA from $1,200 (10 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in James City County.

property at 105 Lake Powell Rd

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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105 Lake Powell Rd

WilliamsburgVA23185
property at 4216 New Town Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4216 New Town Ave

WilliamsburgVA23188
property at 127 Davis Dr

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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127 Davis Dr

WilliamsburgVA23185
property at 532D Neck-O-Land Rd

$1,587

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$1,525
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$62

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$1,587

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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532D Neck-O-Land Rd

WilliamsburgVA23185
property at 108 Cooley Road #C C

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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108 Cooley Road #C C

WilliamsburgVA23188

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property at 1926 Algonquin Trail

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1926 Algonquin Trail

WilliamsburgVA23185
property at 3859 Staffordshire Ln

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3859 Staffordshire Ln

WilliamsburgVA23188
property at 3888 Staffordshire Ln

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3888 Staffordshire Ln

WilliamsburgVA23188
property at MIDLANDS Rd

$1,745

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$1,745

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$1,745

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 15

MIDLANDS 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Burnt OrdinaryOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,012
Olde Jamestowne ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,125
Stratford at WilliamsburgCraftsman1BR,1BA$1,230

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Monticello At PowhatanChesterfield3BR,2.5BA$1.65
Rolling Meadows Apartments - Tax Credit2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.37
Grande Oak - A 55+ community!Two Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.37
2 Rivers Apartment HomesNautica2BR,2BA$1.64
Spotswood Commons Apartments1BR 1BA (872sf)1BR,1BA$1.81
District at WilliamsburgFully Renovated Two Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.62
Founders VillageA11BR,1BA$2.17
The Pointe At New TownAshbury1BR,1BA$2.12
Olde Jamestowne ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53
Burnt OrdinaryOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.58

Frequently Asked Questions about James City County

What type of rentals are currently available in James City County?

There are currently 50 Apartments for Rent in James City County, VA with pricing that ranges from $815 to $4,425. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in James City County ranging from $1,250 to $4,150.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in James City County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in James City County ranges from $1,250 to $4,150 with an average monthly rent of $2,078.

Expert Rental Resources

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