Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 9, 2026
Average rent in
Williamsburg, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 9, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Williamsburg, VA rent slipped 4.4% year over year, with a current median of $2,100/month. Renters today are paying $60 less per month on average than last year, despite a 1.8% increase month over month as the market recovers from a recent trough.
Compared to national trends
Williamsburg runs 7.7% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it slightly above average in cost among U.S. rental markets with a total of 115 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Williamsburg rent for about $1,350/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,500/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,795/month, while larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,495 and $2,950/month respectively. This range reflects the diversity of rental options across bedroom sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in Williamsburg
$2,100/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Williamsburg is $2,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Williamsburg
115
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,670, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Williamsburg run $1,595 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,350 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,500 |  1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,795 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,495 | No Change | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,950 | 2% | 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 | $1,670 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,195 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,600 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,350
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
2%
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
$1,670
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
1%
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
8%higher than the national median
10%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
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$1,750
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1%$1,900
9%$1,575
1%$2,300
1%$1,688
34%$1,795
27%$2,585
15%$2,800
8%$1,755
20%$2,292
3%Discover rentals in Williamsburg, VA
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Williamsburg
2 beds
2 baths
$1,314
$1,071
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
159 Merrimac Trl, Williamsburg, VA 23185
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,230–$1,705
Apartment for rent
3h ago
3800 Hill Grove Ln, Williamsburg, VA 23188
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,256–$1,387
Apartment for rent
12h ago
222 Merrimac Trl Apt A, Williamsburg, VA 23185
2 beds
1 bath
$1,259–$1,409
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Williamsburg
116 Pelhams Ordinary, Williamsburg, VA 23185
3 beds
3 baths
$4,150
House for rent
11h ago
Verified
155 Sterling Manor Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23185
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,778–$3,223
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Williamsburg
518 Richmonds Ordinary, Williamsburg, VA 23185
2 beds
2 baths
$3,300
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Williamsburg
3 beds
3 baths
$3,300
Condo for rent
10h ago
Verified
200 Mal Mae Ct, Williamsburg, VA 23185
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,350–$1,700
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
155 Sterling Manor Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23185
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,778–$3,223
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
100 Whitworth Way, Williamsburg, VA 23185
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,677–$3,447
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
112 Semple Rd #NA, Williamsburg, VA 23185
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
House for rent
Available Jun 10
10h ago
Verified
200 Mal Mae Ct, Williamsburg, VA 23185
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,350–$1,700
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
112 Semple Rd #NA, Williamsburg, VA 23185
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
House for rent
Available Jun 10
11h ago
Verified
155 Sterling Manor Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23185
1–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,778–$3,223
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
100 Whitworth Way, Williamsburg, VA 23185
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,677–$3,447
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
200 Mal Mae Ct, Williamsburg, VA 23185
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,399–$1,700
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
155 Sterling Manor Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23185
2–4 beds
2–3 baths
$2,036–$2,844
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
112 Semple Rd #NA, Williamsburg, VA 23185
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
House for rent
Available Jun 10
8h ago
Condo for rent in Williamsburg
4003 Governors Sq #2, Williamsburg, VA 23188
2 beds
2 baths
$1,350
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 June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Williamsburg?
Average rent prices in Williamsburg have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Williamsburg rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Williamsburg is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 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?
Williamsburg's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,800 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments experienced the largest rent increase at 8.1% year over year, while one-bedroom rents remained relatively stable.
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).