Last updated on June 5, 2026

Average rent in
Midlothian, VA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Midlothian rent stands today

    Midlothian, VA rent rose 11.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,462/month matching the peak from last month. Renters are paying $257 more per month on average than last year, with a 4.8% increase month over month showing continued upward momentum.

  • Midlothian rents run 26.3% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it above average in cost among U.S. metros. The market offers 57 total rentals, primarily houses, which suggests a smaller, higher-priced suburban inventory.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Midlothian sit at $1,350/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,637/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,099/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,495/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,959/month. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Midlothian

$2,462/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Midlothian is $2,462 per month as of June 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $512 more per month.

$1.44

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Midlothian

57

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Midlothian rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Midlothian, VA

Average rent prices in Midlothian have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 Midlothian, VA

Rent prices in Midlothian vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Midlothian is $1,779, whereas a house costs $2,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Midlothian run $1,660 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,095.

Listings

Studio

$1,350

No Change

54%

1 bedroom

$1,637

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,099

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$2,495

6%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,959

4%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

Last year

54%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,637

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,099

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,959

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

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

Compare median rent prices in Midlothian and Ashland by all bedroom counts and property types.

Midlothian

Median rent price$2,462
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,883
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Midlothian, VA is 31% higher than the median rent in Ashland, VA.

Discover rentals in Midlothian, VA

Mallard Cove Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
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1d ago

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Excellent

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Mallard Cove Apartments

4123 Mallard Landing Circle, Midlothian, VA 23112

2–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,080–$1,270

Apartment for rent

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Creekpointe Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.2

Very good

Creekpointe Apartments

14600 Creekpointe Cir, Midlothian, VA 23114

2–3 beds

2 baths

$1,378–$1,586

Apartment for rent

4613 Bridgewood Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Midlothian

SINGLE_FAMILY - Chesterfield, VA

4613 Bridgewood Rd, Midlothian, VA 23112

3 beds

1 bath

$1,995

House for rent

1600 Porters Mill Ter - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Midlothian

1600 Porters Mill Terrace, Midlothian, VA 23114

1600 Porters Mill Ter, Midlothian, VA 23114

3 beds

2 baths

$2,150

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Midlothian, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Midlothian rental market.

How much is rent in Midlothian?

The average rent in Midlothian is $2,462 per month as of June 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Midlothian?

Average rent prices in Midlothian have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Midlothian rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Midlothian is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $512 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Midlothian?

To comfortably afford rent in Midlothian, you'd need to earn approximately $99,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Midlothian?

Midlothian's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,000 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's available inventory.

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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