Last updated on August 29, 2026

Average rent in
Waynesboro, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Waynesboro

$1,400/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Waynesboro is $1,400 per month as of August 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $525 less per month.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Waynesboro

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Waynesboro rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Waynesboro, VA

Average rent prices in Waynesboro have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Waynesboro, VA

Rent prices in Waynesboro vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Waynesboro is $1,312, whereas a house costs $2,035. 1-bedroom apartments in Waynesboro run $1,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.

Listings

Studio

$812

5%

16%

1 bedroom

$1,075

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,600

1%

15%

3 bedroom

$1,972

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,650

6%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$812

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,075

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,972

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

14%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Waynesboro, VA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Waynesboro, VA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Waynesboro and Charlottesville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Waynesboro

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,995
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Waynesboro, VA is 30% lower than the median rent in Charlottesville, VA.

Discover rentals in Waynesboro, VA

409 Market Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Townhouse for rent in Waynesboro

Residential Lease, WAYNESBORO, VA

409 Market Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,600

House for rent

409 S Magnolia Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Townhouse for rent in Waynesboro

3 beds

2 baths

$1,850

House for rent

Available Sep 1

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Frequently asked questions for Waynesboro, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Waynesboro rental market.

How much is rent in Waynesboro?

The average rent in Waynesboro is $1,400 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Waynesboro?

Average rent prices in Waynesboro have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Waynesboro rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Waynesboro is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $525 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Waynesboro?

To comfortably afford rent in Waynesboro, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Waynesboro?

February offers the lowest rental prices in Waynesboro, while June sees the highest rents, with prices rising approximately 28% between these months.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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