Last updated on October 14, 2026

Average rent in
Waynesboro, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Waynesboro

$1,600/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Waynesboro is $1,600 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.

$1.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Waynesboro

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Waynesboro rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 2% over the last month and have increased 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 $1,300, whereas a house costs $2,037. 1-bedroom apartments in Waynesboro run $1,575 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.

Listings

Studio

$800

5%

14%

1 bedroom

$1,575

5%

35%

2 bedroom

$1,300

3%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,995

4%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,497

4%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

35%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,497

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

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$1,600
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Waynesboro, VA is 24% lower than the median rent in Charlottesville, VA.

Discover rentals in Waynesboro, VA

Brandon Ladd Apartments & Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.5

Very good

Brandon Ladd Apartments & Townhomes

1750 Rosser Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,075–$1,640

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
444 Cherry Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

444 Cherry Avenue

444 Cherry Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
605 Hamlet Ave #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Waynesboro

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,200

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
253 N Augusta Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Waynesboro

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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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 $1,600 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Waynesboro?

Average rent prices in Waynesboro have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Waynesboro rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Waynesboro is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 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 $64,000/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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