Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 24, 2026
Average rent in
Williamsburg, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 24, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Williamsburg, VA rent rose 13.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,100/month. Renters today are paying $185 more per month on average than last year, despite a slight month-to-month easing in rents.
Compared to national trends
Williamsburg runs 10.5% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market with a total of 139 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Williamsburg rents range from 1-bedrooms at $1,595/month to 4+ bedrooms at $2,888/month. The market is weighted toward larger units, with 3-bedrooms making up 44% of rentals and 4+ bedrooms 18%.
Median rent
Median rent in Williamsburg
$2,100/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Williamsburg is $2,100 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $200 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Williamsburg
139
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Williamsburg rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Williamsburg, VA
Average rent prices in Williamsburg have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 $1,732, whereas a house costs $2,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Williamsburg run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,725.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,595 | 5% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,844 | No Change | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,400 |  2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,888 | 3% | 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 | $1,732 | No Change | 5% | |
Condos | $2,200 | 4% | 22% | |
Houses | $2,495 | No Change | 3% | |
Rooms | $947 | 50% | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,844
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,888
Last 30 days
3%
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
$1,732
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
22%
Houses
Average rent
$2,495
Last year
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$947
Last 30 days
50%
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
11%higher than the national median
8%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Williamsburg, VA is 20% higher than the median rent in Gloucester Courthouse, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,755
$1,699
42%$1,799
9%$1,995
6%$1,600
1%$1,865
12%$2,495
25%$2,200
20%$2,695
15%$2,600
6%$1,595
31%$2,325
8%Discover rentals in Williamsburg, VA
2d ago
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
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.Apartment for rent
4h ago
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Williamsburg
2 beds
2 baths
$1,314
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Williamsburg
4 beds
2 baths
$5,800
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.House for rent
Available Jun 11
5d+ ago
House for rent in Williamsburg
2940 Nathaniels Run, Williamsburg, VA 23185
5 beds
3.5 baths
$5,000
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Williamsburg
160 Broadmoor, Williamsburg, VA 23188
4 beds
4.5 baths
$4,800
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.House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Williamsburg
3 beds
2 baths
$4,600
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.House for rent
Available Jun 11
4h ago
Verified
100 Whitworth Way, Williamsburg, VA 23185
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$3,339
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 14-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
155 Sterling Manor Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23185
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,693–$3,633
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
200 Mal Mae Ct, Williamsburg, VA 23185
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,431–$1,906
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.Apartment for rent
16h ago
5220 Center St, Williamsburg, VA 23188
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,803–$2,450
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
200 Mal Mae Ct, Williamsburg, VA 23185
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,431–$1,906
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.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
155 Sterling Manor Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23185
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,693–$3,633
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
100 Whitworth Way, Williamsburg, VA 23185
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$3,339
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 14-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Williamsburg
128 Great Gln, Williamsburg, VA 23188
5 beds
3.5 baths
$3,100
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.House for rent
1d ago
Verified
200 Mal Mae Ct, Williamsburg, VA 23185
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,431–$1,906
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Williamsburg
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Williamsburg
3 beds
2 baths
$1,685
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Williamsburg
109 Stratford Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23185
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,600
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.Condo 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 $2,100 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Williamsburg?
Average rent prices in Williamsburg have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.
How does Williamsburg rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Williamsburg is 11% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 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 $84,000/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).