Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 15, 2026
Average rent in
James City, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on November 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in James City
$1,995/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in James City is $1,995 per month as of November 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $95 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in James City
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 17% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,198, whereas a house costs $1,997. 1-bedroom apartments in James City run $1,037 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,223.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,018 | No Change |  13% | |
2 bedroom | $1,300 | 4% | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 29% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 48% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
James City | $2,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,198 | 35% | 6% | |
Condos | $1,450 | - | 32% | |
Houses | $1,997 | No Change | 5% |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,018
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
29%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
48%
Last year
9%
James City
Average rent
$2,000
Apartments
Average rent
$1,198
Last 30 days
35%
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,450
Last year
32%
Houses
Average rent
$1,997
Last year
5%
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
5%higher than the national median
11%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in James City, NC is 5% lower than the median rent in Arapahoe, NC.
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36%Discover rentals in James City, NC
5d+ ago
Verified
6 Douglas Dr #6D, James City, NC 28562
3 beds
2 baths
$1,129
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 4
5d+ ago
House for rent in James City
423 Bouy St, James City, NC 28560
3 beds
2 baths
$1,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in James City
112 Inge Ct, James City, NC 28562
3 beds
2 baths
$1,905
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in James City
112 Inge Ct, James City, NC 28562
3 beds
2 baths
$1,905
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
6 Douglas Dr #6D, James City, NC 28562
3 beds
2 baths
$1,129
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 4
5d+ ago
House for rent in James City
310 Conner Grant Rd, James City, NC 28562
3 beds
2 baths
$2,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in James City
423 Bouy St, James City, NC 28560
3 beds
2 baths
$1,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in James City
423 Bouy St, James City, NC 28560
3 beds
2 baths
$1,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $1,995 per month as of November 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in James City?
Average rent prices in James City have decreased by 17% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does James City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in James City is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $95 more 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 $80,000/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).