Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
College of William and Mary, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Williamsburg

$1,968/mo

increased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Williamsburg is $1,968 per month as of October 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $68 more per month.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Williamsburg

115

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Williamsburg rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in College of William and Mary, VA

Average rent prices in Williamsburg have increased by 19% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in College of William and Mary, VA

Rent prices in Williamsburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Williamsburg is $1,742, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Williamsburg run $1,645 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,600

-

1%

2 bedroom

$1,844

-

6%

3 bedroom

$2,362

-

2%

4 bedroom

$3,210

-

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,844

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,362

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,210

Last year

10%

The table above reflects average rent prices in College of William and Mary, VA, 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.

Discover rentals in College of William and Mary, VA

710 Wythe Ln Apt C - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Williamsburg

1 bed

1 bath

$750

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Merrimac Crossing Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

Merrimac Crossing Apartment Homes

159 Merrimac Trl, Williamsburg, VA 23185

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,230–$1,705

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.
Longhill Grove - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.2

Very good

Longhill Grove

3800 Hill Grove Ln, Williamsburg, VA 23188

2–3 beds

2 baths

$1,261–$1,392

Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
Conway Garden Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Conway Garden Apartments

750 Conway Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23185

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,309–$1,636

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for College of William and Mary, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Williamsburg rental market.

How much is rent in Williamsburg?

The average rent in Williamsburg is $1,968 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Williamsburg?

Average rent prices in Williamsburg have increased by 19% since last year.

How does Williamsburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Williamsburg is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $68 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Williamsburg?

To comfortably afford rent in Williamsburg, you'd need to earn approximately $79,000/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).

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