Rent in Williamsburg, VA
Across Williamsburg's 4 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,608 a month, with figures from $1,425–$1,770. The highest typical rent is in 23186 ($1,667) and the lowest in 23185 ($1,583). 3 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in James City County pay about 0.65% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,435 | $921–$1,560 | 4 |
| 1 bed | $1,458 | $1,303–$1,594 | 4 |
| 2 beds | $1,608 | $1,425–$1,770 | 4 |
| 3 beds | $2,160 | $1,798–$2,440 | 4 |
| 4 beds | $2,582 | $2,255–$2,880 | 4 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Williamsburg ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Williamsburg, VA?
- About $1,608 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,425–$1,770. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Williamsburg, VA?
- About $1,458 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,303–$1,594. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Williamsburg, VA?
- About $2,160 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,798–$2,440. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Williamsburg, VA?
- About $1,435 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $921–$1,560. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Williamsburg, VA?
- About $2,582 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $2,255–$2,880. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Williamsburg ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 23186 has the highest typical rent at $1,667 a month, and 23185 the lowest at $1,583.
- What is the property tax rate in Williamsburg, VA?
- Owner-occupied homes in James City County pay a typical 0.65% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Williamsburg rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).