Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
College of William and Mary, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Williamsburg

$2,081/mo

increased by28%

vs previous year

The average rent in Williamsburg is $2,081 per month as of September 2026. This is 10% above the national average rent, or $181 more per month.

$1.41

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Williamsburg

114

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Williamsburg rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 28% 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 $1,750, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Williamsburg run $1,615 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,755.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,550

-

1%

2 bedroom

$1,755

-

11%

3 bedroom

$2,450

-

6%

4 bedroom

$2,950

-

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,755

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last year

6%

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

Merrimac Crossing Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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

Longhill Grove - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Longhill Grove

3800 Hill Grove Ln, Williamsburg, VA 23188

2–3 beds

2 baths

$1,256–$1,387

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5d+ ago

House for rent in Williamsburg

4 beds

2 baths

$1,300

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18h ago

9.9

Excellent

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District at Williamsburg

200 Mal Mae Ct, Williamsburg, VA 23185

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,825–$1,900

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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 $2,081 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Williamsburg?

Average rent prices in Williamsburg have increased by 28% since last year.

How does Williamsburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Williamsburg is 10% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $181 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 $83,000/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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