Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
Midlothian, VA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Midlothian rent stands today

    Midlothian, VA rent rose 9.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,300/month. Renters today are paying $82 more per month on average than last year despite a 1.4% month-over-month decline from the recent peak in June 2026.

  • Midlothian runs 20.4% more expensive than the $1,910/month national median, placing it in a higher-tier market with 65 total rentals dominated by houses.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Midlothian rent for $1,325/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,656/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,999/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,375/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,900/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents in Midlothian fell by 55.5% year over year, contrasting with the citywide rise of 9.7%. This steep decline in the studio segment reveals a distinct local trend within the broader market.

Median rent

Median rent in Midlothian

$2,300/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Midlothian is $2,300 per month as of August 2026. This is 20% above the national average rent, or $390 more per month.

$1.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Midlothian

65

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Midlothian rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $1,775, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Midlothian run $1,670 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,950.

Listings

Studio

$1,325

No Change

53%

1 bedroom

$1,656

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,999

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$2,375

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,900

2%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,325

Last year

53%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,656

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,999

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,375

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

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$2,300
increased by20%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,895
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Midlothian, VA is 21% higher than the median rent in Ashland, VA.

Discover rentals in Midlothian, VA

1930 Oakengate Ln - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Midlothian

1 bed

1 bath

$400

House for rent

Available Sep 1

Mallard Cove Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted
3D tour

2h ago

9.9

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

Call

Creekpointe Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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

5007 Glen Tara Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Midlothian

3 beds

1 bath

$1,850

House for rent

Available Aug 25

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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 $2,300 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Midlothian?

Average rent prices in Midlothian have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Midlothian rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Midlothian is 20% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $390 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 $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

February offers the lowest rents in Midlothian, running about 9% below September's peak prices. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for renters looking to secure better rates.

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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