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Waynesboro

Pop. 11,047·109th most expensive in Pennsylvania·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,380/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
-$585
Stable (Monthly)
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Waynesboro · $1,380
More affordable than 83% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
25% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,380/mo, rent takes about 25% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$55,000/yr
Local median income
$66,956/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Waynesboro's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$980
1 BR
$1,020
2 BR
$1,240
3 BR
$1,650
4 BR+
$1,870
Research median
$1,240/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,560/yr
At $1,380/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Waynesboro, PA is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, 19% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,047
Median income
$66,956
Median age
37.4
Renters
47.6%
Age distribution
25.3%
19.9%
28.8%
14.5%
Under 1825.3%
18–3419.9%
35–5428.8%
55–6411.4%
65+14.5%
Gender
45.8%
54.2%
Male45.8%
Female54.2%
Race & ethnicity
88%
White88%
Black2.2%
Hispanic6.5%
Asian1.2%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
39.4%
34.8%
19%
No HS diploma6.8%
HS diploma39.4%
Some college34.8%
Bachelor's+19%
Housing tenure
52.4%
47.6%
Owner52.4%
Renter47.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Waynesboro, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,925 → $66,956
up 28.9%
Population
10,871 → 11,047
up 1.6%
Renter share
50.3% → 47.6%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
13.3% → 19%
+5.7 pts
Median age
36.8 → 37.4
+0.6 yrs

Median household income grew from $51,925 to $66,956 between 2021 and 2024, a 28.9% shift. Headcount in the area went from 10,871 to 11,047 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.6% change. About 47.6% of households rent today, against 50.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 13.3% to 19%.

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Waynesboro rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Waynesboro. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Waynesboro, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Waynesboro is $1,380/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $980/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,240/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,020/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,650/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($66,956/yr), Waynesboro ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Waynesboro an affordable city for renters?

Waynesboro is considered affordable for renters. At $1,380/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($66,956/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Waynesboro falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Waynesboro?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,380/mo in Waynesboro. The local median household income is $66,956/yr, meaning the typical Waynesboro household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Waynesboro?

Rent in Waynesboro has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Waynesboro rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Waynesboro is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #109 out of 167 tracked cities at $1,380/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Waynesboro?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Waynesboro ($1,380/mo): Shippensburg ($1,264/mo), Chambersburg ($1,352/mo).

What percentage of Waynesboro residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.6% of Waynesboro households are renters, while 52.4% are owner-occupied. Waynesboro leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Waynesboro rent compare to the national average?

Waynesboro's median rent of $1,380/mo is $585 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #109 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,380/mo, rent takes ~25% of Waynesboro's median household income ($66,956/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.07%
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