Governors on North Henry
500 N Henry St,
Williamsburg, VA 23185
$1,688 - $3,020 Plus Fees
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Williamsburg, VA
What is the average rent in Williamsburg, VA?
$1,603/month
Average Rent
776 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-1%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in Williamsburg, VA is $1,603 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/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, $1,603 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,800 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,155 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Williamsburg, VA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1%, which averages out to $15 less 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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Rent Ranges in Williamsburg, VA
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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0%
Below $700/month
6%
$700 - $1,000/month
31%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
53%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
11%
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Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
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.
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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.
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Which Williamsburg neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Williamsburg with the most apartments available are West Williamsburg, Windsor Forest and WindsorMeade of Williamsburg .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Williamsburg, VA?
Because the average rent in Williamsburg is $1,603, you’ll want to make about $5,343 per month or $64,116 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.
How does Williamsburg, VA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Williamsburg, VA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.