Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 8, 2026
Average rent in
Williamsburg, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Williamsburg rent stands today
Williamsburg, VA rent rose 10.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,200/month. Renters today are paying $283 more per month on average than last year despite a recent month-over-month decline of 3.9%.
Compared to national trends
Williamsburg rents run 15.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing the city in a higher price tier for renters.
Price ranges
In Williamsburg, 1-bedroom units rent for about $1,550/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,755/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,450/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,900/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters in the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Williamsburg
$2,200/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Williamsburg is $2,200 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Williamsburg
121
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Williamsburg rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Williamsburg, VA
Average rent prices in Williamsburg have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $1,723, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Williamsburg run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,550 | 1% |  3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,755 | 17% | 59% | |
3 bedroom | $2,450 | 3% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,900 | 1% | 5% |
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 | $1,723 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,500 | 5% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,755
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
59%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
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
$1,723
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
5%
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
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Williamsburg, VA is 10% higher than the median rent in Gloucester Courthouse, VA.
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1%Discover rentals in Williamsburg, VA
5d+ ago
159 Merrimac Trl, Williamsburg, VA 23185
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,230–$1,705
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Williamsburg
4 beds
2 baths
$1,300
House for rent
Available Aug 19
3d ago
Verified
200 Mal Mae Ct, Williamsburg, VA 23185
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,325–$1,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
222 Merrimac Trl Apt A, Williamsburg, VA 23185
2 beds
1 bath
$1,424–$1,469
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Williamsburg
160 Broadmoor, Williamsburg, VA 23188
4 beds
4.5 baths
$5,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Williamsburg
2940 Nathaniels Run, Williamsburg, VA 23185
5 beds
3.5 baths
$5,400
$5,200
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Williamsburg
113 Ridge Xing, Williamsburg, VA 23188
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,000
$4,500
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
155 Sterling Manor Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23185
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,756–$6,058
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Whitworth Way, Williamsburg, VA 23185
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,723–$3,407
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
155 Sterling Manor Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23185
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,756–$6,058
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
200 Mal Mae Ct, Williamsburg, VA 23185
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,325–$1,900
Apartment for rent
17h ago
5220 Center St, Williamsburg, VA 23188
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,675–$2,500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
200 Mal Mae Ct, Williamsburg, VA 23185
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,325–$1,900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Whitworth Way, Williamsburg, VA 23185
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,723–$3,407
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
155 Sterling Manor Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23185
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,756–$6,058
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Williamsburg
128 Great Gln, Williamsburg, VA 23188
5 beds
3.5 baths
$3,100
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
200 Mal Mae Ct, Williamsburg, VA 23185
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,325–$1,900
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
100 Whitworth Way, Williamsburg, VA 23185
3 beds
2 baths
$2,294–$3,407
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
6 Monument Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23185
1 bed
1 bath
$1,175
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Williamsburg
3 beds
2 baths
$1,785
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 $2,200 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Williamsburg?
Average rent prices in Williamsburg have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $300 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 $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Williamsburg?
February offers the best rental deals in Williamsburg, with prices running about 12% lower than the peak month of June. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing advantages for renters willing to be flexible with their move-in dates.
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).