Rent in Waynesboro city, VA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,261$15,132 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,199 (−4.9%)How much rent can you afford in Waynesboro city, VA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Waynesboro city, VA by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,088 | $13,056 | $43,520 | $20.92/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,095 | $13,140 | $43,800 | $21.06/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,261 | $15,132 | $50,440 | $24.25/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,734 | $20,808 | $69,360 | $33.35/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,941 | $23,292 | $77,640 | $37.33/hr |
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Rent in Waynesboro city, VA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Waynesboro city, VA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,199 for a two-bedroom, down 4.9% from $1,261. A one-bedroom goes from $1,095 to $1,047, a studio from $1,088 to $1,041.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Waynesboro city, VA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,095 for a one-bedroom and $1,261 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,132 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Waynesboro city, VA?
To keep a $1,261 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $24.25 an hour, or $50,440 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,095 takes $21.06 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Waynesboro city, VA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,088, one bedroom $1,095, two $1,261, three $1,734 and four $1,941 a month.
Is rent affordable in Waynesboro city, VA?
For the typical household, earning $59,994 a year ($5,000 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,261 takes 25.2% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,261 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $50,440. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $24.25 an hour.