Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 1, 2026
Average rent in
James City, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on July 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in James City
$1,700/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in James City is $1,700 per month as of June 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in James City
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of James City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in James City, NC
Average rent prices in James City have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $1,300, whereas a house costs $2,155. 1-bedroom apartments in James City run $1,137 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,392.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,250 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,400 | 51% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $1,450 | 2% | 20% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | 15% |  60% | |
4 bedroom | $2,450 | 62% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
James City | $1,977 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,300 | 8% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,475 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $2,155 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,250
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
51%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
20%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
60%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
62%
Last year
2%
James City
Average rent
$1,977
Apartments
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
8%
Condos
Average rent
$1,475
Houses
Average rent
$2,155
Last 30 days
2%
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
13%lower than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in James City, NC is 17% lower than the median rent in Arapahoe, NC.
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74%Discover rentals in James City, NC
5d+ ago
House for rent in James City
810 Madam Moores Ln #A, James City, NC 28562
4 beds
3 baths
$4,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in James City
513 Alexis Dr, James City, NC 28562
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in James City
513 Alexis Dr #1, James City, NC 28562
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,900
House for rent
Available May 1
3d ago
House for rent in James City
123 Grantham Pl #NA, James City, NC 28560
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
Available Mar 3
3d ago
House for rent in James City
123 Grantham Pl #NA, James City, NC 28560
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
Available Mar 3
5d+ ago
House for rent in James City
513 Alexis Dr, James City, NC 28562
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in James City
513 Alexis Dr #1, James City, NC 28562
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,900
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in James City
810 Madam Moores Ln #A, James City, NC 28562
4 beds
3 baths
$4,700
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 $1,700 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in James City?
Average rent prices in James City have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does James City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in James City is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 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 $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in James City?
James City offers good options for pet owners, with 33% of available listings featuring pet-friendly policies. The rental market averages about 9 listings per month, providing a steady selection of apartments that welcome pets.
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).