Can A Bartender Afford Rent in Williamsburg, VA?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 68.9% of gross income.
Williamsburg rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Virginia state estimate).
About rent and a bartender salary
Declared bartender pay sits below the rent threshold for a one-bedroom in most US cities. Actual tip income in high-volume bars and fine-dining can push real take-home substantially higher. At the national-average declared bartender salary, the 30% rule supports about $878 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Virginia cities have lower median rent than Williamsburg, which improves the affordability math on a bartender salary:
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Can a bartender afford rent in Williamsburg, VA?
Median rent in Williamsburg is $2,058 a month. A typical bartender in Virginia earns about $35,833 a year, which makes that rent 68.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a bartender afford in Williamsburg?
Using the 30% rule, a bartender salary in Virginia (~$35,833/yr) supports up to $896 a month in rent. Williamsburg's current median rent is $2,058/mo, which is $1,162/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bartender work to cover rent in Williamsburg?
At an hourly equivalent of about $17 an hour, a bartender in Virginia works roughly 119.5 hours a month to cover Williamsburg's median rent of $2,058.
Where is rent cheaper than Williamsburg for a bartender?
Nearby Virginia cities with lower median rent include Ashburn ($2,055/mo), Virginia Beach ($2,054/mo), Culpeper ($2,053/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bartender salary.