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Rental Market Trends in Waynesboro, VA

What is the average rent in Waynesboro, VA?

$1,280/month

Average Rent

765 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Waynesboro, VA is $1,280 per month. This is 21% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Waynesboro more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Waynesboro, you can expect to pay about $837 per month for a studio, $1,280 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,301 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,818 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$837/month
392 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,280/month
765 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,301/month
979 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,818/month
1,371 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Waynesboro, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.5%, which averages out to $45 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Rent Ranges in Waynesboro, VA
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Waynesboro, VA
Percentage*
Rent Range
8% Below $700/month
31% $700 - $1,000/month
38% $1,001 - $1,500/month
23% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Waynesboro, VA?

Because the average rent in Waynesboro is $1,280, you’ll want to make about $4,266 per month or $51,192 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Waynesboro, VA

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Windigrove Apartments

Windigrove Apartments

357 Windigrove Dr,
Waynesboro, VA 22980

$1,489 - $2,447 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds | 18 Month Lease

Elevate Town Center

Elevate Town Center

651 Town Center Dr,
Waynesboro, VA 22980

$1,675 - $2,275 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Summercrest Apartments

Summercrest Apartments

86 Summercrest Ave,
Waynesboro, VA 22980

$1,395 Plus Fees

Studio - 3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Augusta Farms

Augusta Farms

22 Farmside St,
Waynesboro, VA 22980

$1,405 - $1,565 Total Monthly Price

2-3 Beds

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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