Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Madison Heights, VA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Madison Heights, VA rent rose 38.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,250/month. Despite this rise, rent slipped 3.2% month over month, reflecting some recent easing after a strong year-over-year increase.

  • Madison Heights is 35.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, providing a lower-cost option for renters compared to many other metros.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $790/month, 1-bedrooms for $922/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,500/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,700/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $552/month in Madison Heights. The 1-bedroom median rent of $922/month stands out given its strong year-over-year increase.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 1-bedroom segment in Madison Heights rose 75.7% year over year, diverging from the citywide increase of 38.5%. This shows a distinct trend in smaller units compared to the broader market.

Median rent

Median rent in Madison Heights

$1,250/mo

increased by39%

vs previous year

The average rent in Madison Heights is $1,250 per month as of June 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.

$1.31

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Madison Heights

58

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Madison Heights rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Madison Heights, VA

Average rent prices in Madison Heights have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 39% 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 Madison Heights, VA

Rent prices in Madison Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Madison Heights is $1,525, whereas a house costs $1,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Madison Heights run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.

Listings

Studio

$790

8%

2%

1 bedroom

$922

4%

37%

2 bedroom

$1,500

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,700

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$552

14%

89%

Studio

Average rent

$790

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$922

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

37%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$552

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

89%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Madison Heights, 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 Madison Heights, VA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Madison Heights and Amherst by all bedroom counts and property types.

Madison Heights

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Madison Heights, VA is 4% higher than the median rent in Amherst, VA.

Discover rentals in Madison Heights, VA

373A Main Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.8

Very good

373A Main Street

373A Main St, Madison Heights, VA 24572

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$420–$450

Apartment for rent

101 Williams Rd #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Madison Heights

101 Williams Rd - Room 5

101 Williams Rd #5, Madison Heights, VA 24572

5 beds

5 baths

$535

House for rent

Available Aug 5

113 Williams Rd #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Madison Heights

113 Williams Rd - Room...

113 Williams Rd #4, Madison Heights, VA 24572

5 beds

5 baths

$535

House for rent

Available Aug 1

117 Williams Rd #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Madison Heights

117 Williams Rd - Room 2

117 Williams Rd #2, Madison Heights, VA 24572

5 beds

5 baths

$535

House for rent

Available Aug 7

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Frequently asked questions for Madison Heights, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Madison Heights rental market.

How much is rent in Madison Heights?

The average rent in Madison Heights is $1,250 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Madison Heights?

Average rent prices in Madison Heights have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 39% since last year.

How does Madison Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Madison Heights is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Madison Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in Madison Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Madison Heights?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Madison Heights, VA is $805, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $1,580.

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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