Williamsburg

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Williamsburg, VA

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Williamsburg is like stepping back in time – except with a plethora of conveniences

History College Town Museums Tourism Virginia

The city of Williamsburg is like stepping back in time. Well, in the historic district anyway. Founded in 1632, many of the settlement’s original structures still stand today as museums – all of Duke of Gloucester Street is a living history museum.

Because of its long-standing historical significance, tourism has a huge presence in Williamsburg. Other attractions that make up this fully-progressive city include Virginia’s oldest winery as well as a botanical garden.

The College of William and Mary, the nation’s second-oldest school, resides in Williamsburg. Its campus is in walking distance of historic sites, award-winning restaurants, taverns, and boutiques.

Williamsburg residents enjoy a plethora of conveniences, including direct access to major roadways and public transit. For those who enjoy golf, the Golden Horseshoe Golf Course is minutes away from town. In addition to cultural museums, modern comforts like biking trails, spas, and the Williamsburg Outlets are appreciated by all.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Williamsburg, VA is $947 for a studio, $1,577 for one bedroom, $1,739 for two bedrooms, and $2,152 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Williamsburg has increased by 0.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,577/month
774 Sq Ft
House
$2,599/month
1,971 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,891/month
1,148 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,230/month
1,312 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Williamsburg, VA

Transportation

40

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

42

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Norge Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

631 Students

Waller Mill Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

364 Students

Magruder Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

663 Students

Matoaka Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

642 Students

Laurel Lane Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

511 Students

Berkeley Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

652 Students

Queens Lake Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

574 Students

James Blair Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

545 Students

Lois Hornsby Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

790 Students

Eastern St. Hosp. Ed. Prg

Public

Grades PK-12

Jamestown High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,229 Students

Warhill High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,322 Students

Bruton High

Public

Grades 9-12

711 Students

Lafayette High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,208 Students

Eastern St. Hosp. Ed. Prg

Public

Grades PK-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bicentennial Park
  • Quarterpath Park
  • College Landing Park
  • Redoubt Park
  • Waller Mill Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Newport News/Williamsburg International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.