Cheap Apartments for Rent in James City County, VA from $600 (12 Rentals)

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Powhatan Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Powhatan Apartments

226 Burton Woods DrWilliamsburg, VA 23188
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Lafayette Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lafayette Square

121 Lafayette BlvdWilliamsburg, 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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Julia Ann Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Julia Ann Townhomes

1344 S Mount Vernon AveWilliamsburg, VA 23185
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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 Longhill Grove neighborhood priced from $1,015. Lafayette Village Family Apartments in the Regency at Longhill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,025. 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!2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$1,015
Lafayette Village Family ApartmentsThree Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1,025
Burnt Ordinary Village1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,034
Olde Jamestowne Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,175
Regency at Longhill1BR (Small)1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in James City County, VA

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the James City County area is the $1.10 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Longhill Grove in the in the Longhill Grove neighborhood starting from $1,397. The second greatest value James City County apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Rolling Meadows Apartments - Tax Credit starting at $1,277 with a $1.28 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.
Longhill GroveThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.10
Rolling Meadows Apartments - Tax Credit2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.28
Lafayette Village Family ApartmentsThree Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.03
Grande Oak - A 55+ community!2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Monticello At PowhatanAlbermarle1BR,1BA$1.72
Spotswood Commons1BR 1BA (872sf)1BR,1BA$1.71
Olde Jamestowne Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
District At Williamsburg1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.80
Regency at Longhill1BR (Small)1BR,1BA$1.71
Burnt Ordinary Village1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.78

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 Village which is listed at $1,034, while the average apartment in James City County costs $2,097.

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 7 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 $451 which is $1,646 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in James City County.

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