Rent by ZIP · James City County
Rent in Williamsburg, VA 23185
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,740 (-3.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,489 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,530 | $1,570 | -2.5% | $1,377–1,683 | $921 ±$130 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,550 | $1,590 | -2.5% | $1,395–1,705 | $1,303 ±$146 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,740 | $1,800 | -3.3% | $1,566–1,914 | $1,425 ±$69 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,400 | $2,500 | -4% | $2,160–2,640 | $1,858 ±$174 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,830 | $2,940 | -3.7% | $2,547–3,113 | $2,255 ±$173 |
Small Area FMRs for the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC HUD Metro FMR Area. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,667.
What renters pay in 23185
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23188 | Williamsburg | $1,770 | $1,482 |
| 23181 | West Point | $1,520 | $1,000 |
| 23180 | Water View | $1,170 | – |
| 23192 | Montpelier | $1,490 | $910 |
| 23177 | Walkerton | $1,490 | – |
| 23176 | Wake | $1,340 | – |
Fair Market Rents across James City County, VA · All VA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.