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The James On Merrimac

500 Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg, VA, 23185

Studio-2 beds 1-2 baths 555-1,368 sqft

Rent specials

Rent specials available at The James On Merrimac. Special offers are valid for individual floor plans. For more details, please check each floor plan or contact the property directly.

All about this rental

Quick overview

Type:
Apartment
Floors:
2-5
Neighborhood:
Middletowne Farms
ZIP code:
23185
Built:
2022
Status:
Active
Apartments in the community:
125
Buildings in the community:
1
Last checked:
1 hour ago

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Perks of living here

Convenience

Enjoy Valet Trash Service, 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance, Package Room, Elevators, Washer/Dryer, Rentable Storage Units, and Cox Wifi Ready for a hassle-free lifestyle.

Temperature

Stay comfortable with Ceiling Fans with Lighting and Oversized Windows with Contemporary Rollershades to control light and airflow.

Security

Feel secure with Controlled Access to the property.

Pets

Pamper your pets with the on-site Pet Spa and Dog Park.

Lifestyle

Relax and socialize at the Resident Lounge with Full Kitchen, Seating, Pool Table, and Smart TV, or outdoors at the Grilling Pavilion, Expansive Entertainment Lawn with Seating and Gas Firepit, and Covered Outdoor Lounge.

Fitness

Stay active with a 24-Hour Fitness Center, Yoga Studio with Barre, and Resort-Style Pool with Cabanas.

Outdoors

Spend time outside at the Dog Park, Grilling Pavilion, and Expansive Entertainment Lawn.

Design

Stylish interiors feature Granite Countertops with Tile Backsplash, Hardwood-Style Flooring, Illuminated Bathroom Mirrors, and Stainless Steel Appliances.

Standout

Unique amenities include Private Study/Work Rooms Equipped with Wifi, Smart TV with HDMI Plug-In, and Dry Erase Boards, plus an Alternative Security Deposit Program for added flexibility.

Shared spaces & benefits

  • 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance
  • Grilling Pavilion with Tables and Outdoor Lighting
  • Resident Lounge with Full Kitchen, Seating, Pool Table and Smart TV
  • 24-Hour Business Center
  • Expansive Entertainment Lawn with Seating and Gas Firepit
  • 24-Hour Fitness with Cardio, Free Weights, and Equipment
  • Resort-Style Pool with Cabanas
  • Elevators
  • Pet Spa
  • Controlled Access
  • Package Room
  • Bike Storage
  • Yoga Studio with Barre
  • Dog Park
  • Rentable Storage Units
  • Alternative Security Deposit Program
  • Private Study/Work Rooms Equipped with Wifi, Smart TV with HDMI plug in and Dry Erase Boards
  • Covered Outdoor Lounge with Seating

In-house comforts

  • Hardwood-Style Flooring
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Spacious Closets
  • Ceiling Fans with Lighting
  • Dishwasher
  • Garbage Disposal
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Refrigerator with Ice Maker
  • Granite Countertops and Tile Backsplash
  • Additional Den Area
  • Valet Trash Service
  • Illuminated Bathroom Mirrors
  • Oversized Windows with Contemporary Rollershades
  • Built in Microwave
  • Cox Wifi Ready

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Fees & policies

General fees

Application fees:
$50
There may be additional unit-specific fees.

Pet policy - Pets allowed

One-time pet fees:
$350
Monthly pet rent:
$40
Pet limit 2 allowed. Maximum of 2 pets per-residence. Pit-bulls, Rottweilers, Chows, Akitas, American Staffordshire, Shar-Pei, Bull Terriers or any aggressive breed are not allowed.

Pet policy - Cats allowed

One-time pet fees:
$350
Monthly pet rent:
$40
Pet limit 2 allowed. Maximum of 2 pets per-residence.

Pet policy - Dogs allowed

One-time pet fees:
$350
Monthly pet rent:
$40
Pet limit 2 allowed. Maximum of 2 pets per-residence. Pit-bulls, Rottweilers, Chows, Akitas, American Staffordshire, Shar-Pei, Bull Terriers or any aggressive breed are not allowed.

Pet policy

The fees are estimates and actual amounts may vary. Pricing and availability are subject to change. For details, .

Contact info

ROSS Companies
Property listed in the Yardi Rental ILS Network (RentCafe.com & Point2Homes.com).

Get to know the area

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Somewhat walkable
Walk Score®
N/A
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Transit Score®
44
Somewhat bikeable
Bike Score®
The area around 500 Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg, VA, 23185 is somewhat walkable. While some services and amenities are accessible on foot, a car may still be needed for certain errands. 500 Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg, VA, 23185 is in a somewhat bikeable area, with minimal cycling infrastructure available for use. 
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Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School
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5/10
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Private • PK-12 • 435 students • 1.74 mi
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Covenant Christian School
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6/10
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Public • PK, K-5 • 511 students • 3.32 mi
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Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School
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3/10
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7/10
Walsingham Academy Upper School
Private • PK-12 • 435 students • 1.74 mi
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Covenant Christian School
Private • K-11 • 41 students • 2.38 mi
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James Blair Middle
Public • 6-8 • 545 students • 3.08 mi
4/10
Berkeley Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 652 students • 3.29 mi
5/10
Providence Classical School
Private • K-12 • 194 students • 5.92 mi
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Williamsburg Montessori School
Private • PK-8 • 132 students • 6.01 mi
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Keystone Academy
Private • 6-11 • 14 students • 6.82 mi
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Walsingham Academy Upper School
Private • PK-12 • 435 students • 1.74 mi
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Covenant Christian School
Private • K-11 • 41 students • 2.38 mi
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Bruton High School
Public • 9-12 • 711 students • 2.98 mi
6/10
Lafayette High School
Public • 9-12 • 1208 students • 5.78 mi
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Providence Classical School
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Warhill High School
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5/10
Jamestown High School
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7/10
Keystone Academy
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Law School
College • 1.50 mi
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College of William and Mary
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Merrimac Trl & CVS
Bus
0.06 mi
Merrimac Trl & James York Plaza
Bus
0.09 mi
York St & Quarterpath Rd OB
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0.24 mi
Merrimac Trl & Hardees
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0.29 mi
Pocahontas Trail & Ft Magruder IB
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York St & Quarterpath Place Apts OB
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0.35 mi
Merrimac Trl & Farm Fresh
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0.35 mi
Williamsburg - Jamestown Airport
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2.94 mi
Camp Peary Airstrip
Airport
3.67 mi
Felker Army Airfield
Airport
9.95 mi
Merrimac Trl & CVS
Bus
0.06 mi
Merrimac Trl & James York Plaza
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0.09 mi
York St & Quarterpath Rd OB
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0.24 mi
Merrimac Trl & Hardees
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0.29 mi
Pocahontas Trail & Ft Magruder IB
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0.32 mi
Pocahontas Trl & Fort Magruder OB
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0.33 mi
York St & Quarterpath Place Apts OB
Bus
0.35 mi
Merrimac Trl & Farm Fresh
Bus
0.35 mi
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Train
1.75 mi
Williamsburg
Train
1.75 mi
Shortys Diner
Restaurant
0.08 mi
Casa Pearl
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0.09 mi
Antonio's Ristorante Italiano
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Old City Barbeque
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Hardee's
Food
0.27 mi
The Virginia Beer Company
Restaurant
0.27 mi
Domino's
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0.32 mi
McDonald's
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0.39 mi
DoG Street Pub
Drinks
1.53 mi
The Williamsburg Winery Tasting Room and Wine Bar
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1.57 mi
Brickhouse Tavern
Drinks
1.90 mi
Green Leafe Cafe
Drinks
1.92 mi
Silver Hand Meadery
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2.61 mi
Strangeworks Brewing
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2.80 mi
Grogan's Pub
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2.84 mi
Beste Brezeln und Bier
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Hardee's
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Domino's
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McDonald's
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Saladworks
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Baskin-Robbins
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Rick's Cheese Steak Shop
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1.73 mi
Chick-fil-A
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1.82 mi
McDonald's
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1.84 mi
Shortys Diner
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Casa Pearl
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0.09 mi
Antonio's Ristorante Italiano
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0.16 mi
Old City Barbeque
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0.26 mi
The Virginia Beer Company
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0.27 mi
South of the Border Restaurant
Restaurant
0.46 mi
Los Paisanos
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0.61 mi
Second Street Bistro
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0.62 mi
CVS Pharmacy
Shopping
0.05 mi
Boost Mobile
Shopping
0.14 mi
Food Lion
Grocery store
0.14 mi
Dollar Tree
Shopping
0.14 mi
Rent-A-Center
Shopping
0.15 mi
Loyalty Chevrolet
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0.16 mi
Williamsburg Furniture
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0.23 mi
Fas Mart
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0.26 mi
Food Lion
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0.14 mi
Fas Mart
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Speedway
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0.31 mi
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0.35 mi
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0.38 mi
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0.49 mi
7-Eleven
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0.73 mi
Terrace Grocery
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0.81 mi
CVS Pharmacy
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0.05 mi
Boost Mobile
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0.14 mi
Dollar Tree
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0.14 mi
Rent-A-Center
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0.15 mi
Loyalty Chevrolet
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0.16 mi
Williamsburg Furniture
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Dollar General
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0.32 mi
DAV Thrift Store
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George Washington Inn and Conference Center
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0.07 mi
Enterprise
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0.10 mi
Colonial Citgo
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0.13 mi
Animal Clinic Of Williamsburg
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0.21 mi
Wawa
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0.21 mi
Valero
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Baymont
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0.30 mi
Sunoco
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Colonial Citgo
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Wawa
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Valero
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Sunoco
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0.07 mi
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0.32 mi
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1.91 mi
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1.98 mi
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2.27 mi
Century 21
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2.34 mi
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Spa of Colonial Williamsburg
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Salon Gio
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1.42 mi
Supercuts
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1.43 mi
Luxury Nails
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1.44 mi
Finecutz
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V Nails
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Shear Creations
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1.88 mi
International Styles
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2.55 mi
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Backyard Birder
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1.44 mi
Pet Care Center
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2.77 mi
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Muddy Marley's Dog Wash
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The Nautical Dog
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Grace Church
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Calvary Free Will Baptist Churc
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0.75 mi
Unity Fellowship Church
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0.80 mi
Church of the Nazarene
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0.90 mi
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1.35 mi
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1.55 mi
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1.75 mi
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Truist
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0.51 mi
Pocahontas Trl & WATA IB
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0.93 mi
Griffin Yeates Center
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1.17 mi
The UPS Store
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1.42 mi
Towne Bank
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1.49 mi
Chase
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1.56 mi
Community Building
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1.63 mi
Quarterpath Tennis Coourt
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0.34 mi
Quarterpath Rec Center Volleyball
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0.37 mi
Country Inn Swimming Pool
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0.72 mi
Charlton Stage
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0.90 mi
Queens Lake Middle School Tennis Courts
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0.98 mi
John D Rockefeller Jr Library
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1.05 mi
Williamsburg Historic District
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1.09 mi
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1.12 mi
Charlton Stage
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0.90 mi
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Entertainment
1.05 mi
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1.09 mi
Play Booth Theater
Entertainment
1.31 mi
Governor's Palace Stage
Entertainment
1.39 mi
Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
Entertainment
1.43 mi
Kimball Theatre
Entertainment
1.57 mi
Williamsburg Regional Library
Entertainment
1.69 mi
Quarterpath Tennis Coourt
Sports
0.34 mi
Quarterpath Rec Center Volleyball
Sports
0.37 mi
Country Inn Swimming Pool
Sports
0.72 mi
Queens Lake Middle School Tennis Courts
Sports
0.98 mi
Williamsburg Inn East Pool
Sports
1.12 mi
Williamsburg Inn West Pool
Sports
1.16 mi
Lettie Pate Whitehead Evans Beach Volleyball Court
Sports
1.50 mi
Bluffs Circle Community Tennis Court
Sports
1.84 mi

Average utility cost in Virginia

In Virginia, renters typically spend around $443 per month on utilities, with costs ranging from $35 for internet to $142 for electricity, depending on factors like home size, season, and usage.

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Electricity
$142
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Gas
$98
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Water
$40
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Sewer
$64
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Cable
$64
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Internet
$35

Community reviews

How are these reviews collected?
3.6 (2 reviews)
Parking 5
Amenities 4
Maintenance 2.5
Staff 3
Value 2.5
Location 3
Noise 5

What other renters say:

Verified Resident
Jun 12, 2026Anonymous
Either damp or 85 degrees, windows dont open. Not worth the cost
Verified Resident
Sep 23, 2025Anonymous
The staff is really nice. The pool is nice and all the amenities are very nice.

FAQs about The James On Merrimac

When was this property’s information last updated?

The details for The James On Merrimac were last updated 1 hour ago.

What floor plans are available?

The James On Merrimac offers the following floor plan options: studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom.

Is The James On Merrimac pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are welcome at The James On Merrimac.
Here are the details:
  • Pet policy - Pets allowed
    Pet limit 2 allowed. Maximum of 2 pets per-residence. Pit-bulls, Rottweilers, Chows, Akitas, American Staffordshire, Shar-Pei, Bull Terriers or any aggressive breed are not allowed.
  • Pet policy - Cats allowed
    Pet limit 2 allowed. Maximum of 2 pets per-residence.
  • Pet policy - Dogs allowed
    Pet limit 2 allowed. Maximum of 2 pets per-residence. Pit-bulls, Rottweilers, Chows, Akitas, American Staffordshire, Shar-Pei, Bull Terriers or any aggressive breed are not allowed.
The James on Merrimac is a pet-friendly community where cats and dogs are welcome! We allow a maximum of 2 pets per household and pet rent is $40 per pet per month. A $350 one-time fee is also required per pet. There are no weight limits, but please reach out to the leasing office for questions about other pets. The following breeds and/or mix breeds are prohibited: Pit-bulls, Rottweilers, Chows, Akitas, American Staffordshire, Shar-Pei, Bull Terriers or any aggressive breed are not allowed. A signed pet addendum is required at the time of move-in.

Is there a fitness center/gym available at The James On Merrimac?

Yes, The James On Merrimac includes a gym.

What neighborhood is this property in?

500 Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg, VA, 23185 is in Middletowne Farms.

What are popular apartment communities in Middletowne Farms?

What's the best way to get around the area?

The area around 500 Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg, VA, 23185 is somewhat walkable. While some services and amenities are accessible on foot, a car may still be needed for certain errands. 500 Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg, VA, 23185 is in a somewhat bikeable area, with minimal cycling infrastructure available for use. 

What childcare centers are close by?

There is one nearby childcare center, Little Lights Childcare Center.

What schools are close by?

Nearby schools include Magruder Elementary School, Queens Lake Middle School, Matthew Whaley Elementary School.

What colleges are close by?

Nearby colleges include Law School, William & Mary Institute for Integrative Conservation, Cohen Career Center.

What are the price ranges for the units in this building?

Prices in The James On Merrimac are at:
  • $1,375 for studios
  • $1,520-$1,775 for one-bedroom units
  • $1,925-$2,025 for two-bedroom units

Are there any specials for this property?

Yes, The James On Merrimac is currently offering the following special(s): Special Promotion $1535 - Limited Time + Half Month Free!, Special Promotion $1535 - Limited Time + Half Month Free!.

Does the rent at The James On Merrimac include utilities?

No, utilities are not included in the rent at The James On Merrimac. Tenants are typically responsible for all utilities.

Can I see this property online somehow?

Yes, The James On Merrimac offers online viewing through a video walkthrough. You'll find it in the photo gallery.

Are there any reviews or ratings related to The James On Merrimac or its management company?

Yes, you’ll find reviews for The James On Merrimac above—see what past and current residents have to say about living here.

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