Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 24, 2026
Average rent in
Williamsburg, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 24, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Williamsburg rent stands today
Williamsburg, VA rent rose 7.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,250/month. Renters are paying $36 more per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Williamsburg rent runs 15.7% more expensive than the $1,945/month national median, placing it above average in cost among metros with 129 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
In Williamsburg, 1-bedroom units rent for $1,482/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,750/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,446/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,950/month. The inventory is mostly houses, which influences the higher rents for larger units.
Median rent
Median rent in Williamsburg
$2,250/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Williamsburg is $2,250 per month as of July 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $305 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Williamsburg
129
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Williamsburg rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Williamsburg, VA
Average rent prices in Williamsburg have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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
Williamsburg, VA
Rent prices in Williamsburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Williamsburg is $1,675, whereas a house costs $2,575. 1-bedroom apartments in Williamsburg run $1,595 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,675.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,482 | No Change |  2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,750 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,446 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,950 | 1% | 1% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Williamsburg, VA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,675 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,275 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,575 | 3% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,482
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,446
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Williamsburg, VA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,275
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,575
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Williamsburg, 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.
How does rent in Williamsburg, VA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Williamsburg and Gloucester Courthouse by all bedroom counts and property types.
Williamsburg
16%higher than the national median
6%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Williamsburg, VA is 24% higher than the median rent in Gloucester Courthouse, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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1%Discover rentals in Williamsburg, VA
2d ago
159 Merrimac Trl, Williamsburg, VA 23185
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,230–$1,705
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Williamsburg
2 beds
2 baths
$1,314
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
200 Mal Mae Ct, Williamsburg, VA 23185
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,325–$1,900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3800 Hill Grove Ln, Williamsburg, VA 23188
3 beds
2 baths
$1,387
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Williamsburg
2940 Nathaniels Run, Williamsburg, VA 23185
5 beds
3.5 baths
$5,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Williamsburg
3 beds
3 baths
$4,200
House for rent
Available Jul 3
14h ago
Verified
155 Sterling Manor Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23185
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,806–$5,419
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Williamsburg
142 Riverview Plantation Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23188
3 beds
4 baths
$3,500
House for rent
11h ago
Verified
200 Mal Mae Ct, Williamsburg, VA 23185
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,325–$1,900
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
155 Sterling Manor Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23185
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,806–$5,419
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Whitworth Way, Williamsburg, VA 23185
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,802–$3,633
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3800 Hill Grove Ln, Williamsburg, VA 23188
3 beds
2 baths
$1,387
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
200 Mal Mae Ct, Williamsburg, VA 23185
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,325–$1,900
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
155 Sterling Manor Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23185
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,806–$5,419
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Whitworth Way, Williamsburg, VA 23185
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,802–$3,633
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3800 Hill Grove Ln, Williamsburg, VA 23188
3 beds
2 baths
$1,387
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
200 Mal Mae Ct, Williamsburg, VA 23185
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,325–$1,900
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Townhouse for rent in Williamsburg
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
House for rent
16h ago
222 Merrimac Trl Apt A, Williamsburg, VA 23185
2 beds
1 bath
$1,424–$1,469
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Williamsburg
104 Merlot Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23185
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,200
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Williamsburg, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Williamsburg rental market.
How much is rent in Williamsburg?
The average rent in Williamsburg is $2,250 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Williamsburg?
Average rent prices in Williamsburg have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Williamsburg rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Williamsburg is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $305 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 $90,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Williamsburg?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Williamsburg average around $1,540/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,740/month.
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).