
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Williamsburg, VA from $700 (67 Rentals)
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The Flats of Williamsburg

Woods of Williamsburg

2 Rivers Apartment Homes

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Olde Jamestowne Apartments

Arbors at Towne Park

Stratford at Williamsburg

Merrimac Crossing Apartment Homes

Conway Garden Apartments

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Country Club Apartments
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Grande Oak - A 55+ community!

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Parkway Apartments

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Quarterpath Place

District at Williamsburg

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Rolling Meadows Apartments - Tax Credit

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Longhill Grove

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Colonial Pines

Steeplechase Apartments

Arbors at Williamsburg

132 Jesters Ln
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109 Stratford Dr

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Manor on the Green

King & Queen Apartments

732 Scotland St, Unit #19

732 Scotland St, Unit #14

108-110 Raleigh St

Spotswood Commons Apartments

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The Apartments at Kelton Station

532D Neck-O-Land Rd

732 Scotland St, Unit #4
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710A Wythe Ln

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710 Wythe Ln, Unit 710 A Wythe Lane, Unit 710 A Wythe Lane

4002 Governors Sq, Unit 4002-3 Governors Sq, Unit 4002-3 Governors Sq

Sterling Manor

103 Windsor Ln

290 Patriot Ln, Unit F, Unit F

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The Pointe At New Town

1107 Richmond Rd

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1107 Richmond Rd

1107 B Richmond Rd
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Founders Village

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Regency at Longhill

732 Scotland St, Unit #26

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High Street View Luxury Apartments

Lafayette Elderly Village Apartments

Lafayette Square

Station at Norge

Powhatan Apartments

Spring Road Apartments

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Williamsburg, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Williamsburg?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Cheap Williamsburg Studio Apartments | $1,030 | $960 | $1,139 |
| Cheap Williamsburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,755 | $815 | $2,962 |
| Cheap Williamsburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,944 | $938 | $3,527 |
| Cheap Williamsburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,226 | $1,050 | $3,905 |
| Cheap Williamsburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,158 | $999 | $3,781 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Williamsburg, VA
Pricing Updated: 04/26/2026Current apartment rentals in the Williamsburg, VA area range in price from $815 to $3,905 with an overall median price of $2,235. The three Williamsburg neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Scott's Pond at $815, Great Woods at $1,012, and Ewell Station at $815. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Williamsburg Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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| Scott's Pond | $1,918 | $815 | 139 |
| Great Woods | $1,927 | $1,012 | 4 |
| Ewell Station | $1,953 | $815 | 166 |
| Magruder Heights | $1,961 | $960 | 189 |
| Stonegate | $1,961 | $960 | 189 |
| Magruder View | $1,965 | $960 | 188 |
| Norge Court | $1,967 | $815 | 22 |
| Kingspoint | $1,971 | $960 | 157 |
| Conway Gardens | $2,030 | $960 | 166 |
| Carriage Heights | $2,232 | $815 | 183 |
Cheapest Available Williamsburg Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Williamsburg, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Olde Jamestowne Apartments in the Stonegate neighborhood priced from $1,125. The Flats of Williamsburg in the Stonegate neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,139. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Williamsburg apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Olde Jamestowne Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| The Flats of Williamsburg | Studio Deluxe | Studio,1BA | $1,139 |
| Current Midtown | 4BR/4BA - D12 | 4BR,4BA | $1,225 |
| Merrimac Crossing Apartment Homes | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,230 |
| Country Club Apartments | Renovated Foundry | 2BR,1BA | $1,270 |
| Grande Oak - A 55+ community! | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,303 |
| Stratford at Williamsburg | Monticello | 2BR,1BA | $1,320 |
| Parkway Apartments | Patriot | 1BR,1BA | $1,336 |
| Quarterpath Place | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,350 |
| District at Williamsburg | Fully Renovated Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,359 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Williamsburg, VA
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Williamsburg area is the $1.69 price per square foot Colonnade with Garage Model at Monticello At Powhatan in the in the Regency at Longhill neighborhood starting from $2,699. The second greatest value Williamsburg apartment is the Paddlecove Model at 2 Rivers Apartment Homes starting at $2,066 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Camp Peary neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Williamsburg apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Monticello At Powhatan | Colonnade with Garage | 3BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| 2 Rivers Apartment Homes | Paddlecove | 3BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| 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 |
| Parkway Apartments | Patriot | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Merrimac Crossing Apartment Homes | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| District at Williamsburg | Fully Renovated Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Stratford at Williamsburg | Monticello | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Country Club Apartments | Renovated Foundry | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Olde Jamestowne Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Williamsburg Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Williamsburg?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Williamsburg is under $1,359.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Williamsburg?
The cheapest apartment in Williamsburg is Olde Jamestowne Apartments which is listed at $1,125, while the average apartment in Williamsburg costs $2,235.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Williamsburg?
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 2,618 regular apartments in Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg?
Cheap apartments in Williamsburg have an average cost of $778 which is $1,457 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Williamsburg.
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