Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 29, 2026
Average rent in
James City, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 29, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in James City
$1,395/mo
29%vs previous year
The average rent in James City is $1,395 per month as of September 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $505 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in James City
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of James City rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in James City, NC, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in James City, NC
Average rent prices in James City have decreased by 21% over the last month and have decreased by 29% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
James City, NC
Rent prices in James City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in James City is $1,047, whereas a house costs $2,155. 1-bedroom apartments in James City run $1,107 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,250 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,170 | No Change | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $1,371 | 5% | 27% | |
3 bedroom | $1,995 | 11% |  2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,300 | 43% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
James City | $2,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,047 | 34% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,425 | - | - | |
Houses | $2,155 | 27% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,250
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,170
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,371
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
27%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
43%
Last year
6%
James City
Average rent
$2,100
Apartments
Average rent
$1,047
Last 30 days
34%
Condos
Average rent
$1,425
Houses
Average rent
$2,155
Last 30 days
27%
The table above reflects average rent prices in James City, NC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in James City, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in James City and Arapahoe by all bedroom counts and property types.
James City
27%lower than the national median
8%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in James City, NC is 20% lower than the median rent in Arapahoe, NC.
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69%Discover rentals in James City, NC
5d+ ago
House for rent in James City
423 Bouy St, James City, NC 28560
3 beds
2 baths
$1,350
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in James City
105 Owls Nest Ct, James City, NC 28562
3 beds
2 baths
$2,155
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in James City
423 Bouy St, James City, NC 28560
3 beds
2 baths
$1,350
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in James City
423 Bouy St, James City, NC 28560
3 beds
2 baths
$1,350
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for James City, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the James City rental market.
How much is rent in James City?
The average rent in James City is $1,395 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in James City?
Average rent prices in James City have decreased by 21% over the last month and have decreased by 29% since last year.
How does James City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in James City is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $505 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in James City?
To comfortably afford rent in James City, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).