What is the average apartment size in Williamsburg City?

The average size for a Williamsburg City, VA apartment is 976 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Williamsburg City?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Williamsburg City is $1,811 per month, a 0.56% decrease from last years average of $1,822.

What is the average apartment size in Williamsburg City?

The typical apartment in Williamsburg City offers about 976 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Williamsburg City, VA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Williamsburg City?

The typical rent budget in Williamsburg City ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 42% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Williamsburg City?

In Williamsburg City, 27% of households rent while 73% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 20, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Williamsburg City is $1,811, a 0.56% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,822.

One-bedroom apartments provide 785 square feet for $1,582, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,666 offer 976 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,409 sq ft) for $2,233, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Williamsburg City, VA

Last updated: February 20, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,811	976 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,582	785 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,666	976 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,233	1,409 sq. ft.

Williamsburg City, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Williamsburg City, VA have decreased by 0.56% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,822 to $1,811.

What's the typical rent budget in Williamsburg City, VA?

The largest share of rentals in Williamsburg City, VA (42%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Williamsburg City, VA?

523 or 27% of the households in Williamsburg City, VA are renter-occupied while 1,436 or 73% are owner-occupied.

How Williamsburg City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Williamsburg City	$1,811
Richmond	$1,590
Arlington	$2,643
Alexandria	$2,140
Newport News	$1,424
Virginia Beach	$1,743
Norfolk	$1,564
Henrico	$1,589
Woodbridge	$2,086
Charlottesville	$2,101
Roanoke	$1,373
Carrollton, VA	$1,760
Poquoson, VA	$1,815
Hampton	$1,511
Hopewell, VA	$1,291
Yorktown, VA	$1,832
Prince George, VA	$1,391
Smithfield, VA	$1,653

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Williamsburg City apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.