Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Midlothian, VA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Midlothian rent stands today

    Midlothian, VA rent rose 12.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,350/month. Renters today are paying $188 more per month on average than last year, despite a slight 1.6% month-over-month decline from the recent peak of $2,236 in June 2026.

  • Midlothian runs roughly 1.2× the $1,945/month national median, placing it among pricier metros. The market is small with 66 total rentals, mostly houses, reflecting a suburban rental profile.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $1,325/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,653/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,095/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,400 and 4+ bedrooms at $2,850. These figures show a broad range of rents by bedroom count in Midlothian.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The Studio segment in Midlothian saw a YoY decline of 55.5%, contrasting with the citywide rent rise of 12.1%. This sharp drop reveals a distinct trend for smaller units compared to the overall market.

Median rent

Median rent in Midlothian

$2,350/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Midlothian is $2,350 per month as of July 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $405 more per month.

$1.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Midlothian

66

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 2% 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 $1,805, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Midlothian run $1,663 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,058.

Listings

Studio

$1,325

No Change

53%

1 bedroom

$1,653

1%

9%

2 bedroom

$2,095

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$2,400

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,849

4%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,325

Last year

53%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,653

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,849

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$2,350
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,945

Equal to the 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

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

4d 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

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Creekpointe Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2h 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

1020 Salisbury Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Midlothian

House for rent

14905 Highberry Woods Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Midlothian

SINGLE_FAMILY - Midlothian, VA

14905 Highberry Woods Pl, Midlothian, VA 23112

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,000

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 $2,350 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Midlothian?

Average rent prices in Midlothian have decreased by 2% 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 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $405 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 $94,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Midlothian average around $1,620/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,010/month.

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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