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Rental Market Trends in Williamsburg, VA

What is the average rent in Williamsburg, VA?

$1,599/month

Average Rent

777 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Williamsburg, VA is $1,599 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,631/month, which means Williamsburg rent prices are 2% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Williamsburg, you can expect to pay about $931 per month for a studio, $1,599 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,744 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,147 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$931/month
310 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,599/month
777 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,744/month
1,035 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,147/month
1,361 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,721/month
1,120 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,681/month
1,584 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,960/month
2,537 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,608/month
348 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,669/month
1,015 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,783/month
951 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,349/month
1,547 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Williamsburg, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.7%, which averages out to $27 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Williamsburg, VA
Last Updated December 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Williamsburg, VA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
6% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
50% $1,501 - $2,000/month
11% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Williamsburg?

Based on current rent prices, Michael Commons, Windsor Forest and West Williamsburg are the most affordable neighborhoods in Williamsburg.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Michael Commons
$1,398/month
790 Sq Ft
Windsor Forest
$1,587/month
767 Sq Ft
West Williamsburg
$1,660/month
473 Sq Ft
WindsorMeade of Williamsburg
$2,073/month
856 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Williamsburg?

Based on current rent prices, WindsorMeade of Williamsburg, West Williamsburg and Windsor Forest are the most expensive neighborhoods in Williamsburg.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
WindsorMeade of Williamsburg
$2,073/month
856 Sq Ft
West Williamsburg
$1,660/month
473 Sq Ft
Windsor Forest
$1,587/month
767 Sq Ft
Michael Commons
$1,398/month
790 Sq Ft

Which Williamsburg neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Williamsburg with the most apartments available are West Williamsburg, Michael Commons and WindsorMeade of Williamsburg .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Williamsburg
$1,660/month
473 Sq Ft
Michael Commons
$1,398/month
790 Sq Ft
WindsorMeade of Williamsburg
$2,073/month
856 Sq Ft
Windsor Forest
$1,587/month
767 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Williamsburg, VA?

Because the average rent in Williamsburg is $1,599, you’ll want to make about $5,330 per month or $63,960 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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District at Williamsburg

200 Mal Mae Ct,
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1-3 Beds

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Current Midtown

221 Monticello Ave,
Williamsburg, VA 23185

$949 - $1,900

1-4 Beds

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Montage at Marquis Hills

1200 Marquis Pky,
Williamsburg, VA 23185

$1,700 - $3,125

1-3 Beds

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Governors on North Henry

500 N Henry St,
Williamsburg, VA 23185

$2,328 - $2,576

2 Beds

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  • 950,965

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  • 24,968

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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