
Cheap Apartments for Rent in James City County, VA from $600 (12 Rentals)
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Grande Oak - A 55+ community!

2 Rivers Apartment Homes

Olde Jamestowne Apartments

Regency at Longhill

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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 |
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James City County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,676 | $795 | $2,884 |
James City County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,924 | $913 | $3,478 |
James City County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,206 | $1,025 | $3,999 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Grande Oak - A 55+ community! | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,015 |
Lafayette Village Family Apartments | Three Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1,025 |
Burnt Ordinary Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,034 |
Olde Jamestowne Apartments | one bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
Regency at Longhill | 1BR (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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Longhill Grove | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.10 |
Rolling Meadows Apartments - Tax Credit | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
Lafayette Village Family Apartments | Three Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.03 |
Grande Oak - A 55+ community! | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
Monticello At Powhatan | Albermarle | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Spotswood Commons | 1BR 1BA (872sf) | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
Olde Jamestowne Apartments | one bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
District At Williamsburg | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Regency at Longhill | 1BR (Small) | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
Burnt Ordinary Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,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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