Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midlothian South Richmond Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (46 Rentals)

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property at 6428 Elkhardt Rd

$940

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$940

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6428 Elkhardt Rd

RichmondVA23225
property at 6434 Elkhardt Rd

$940

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$940

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6434 Elkhardt Rd

RichmondVA23225
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Villas at Cedarhurst
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$954 - $1,603
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$950 - $1,599
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$954 - $1,603
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Villas at Cedarhurst

5950 Westower CtRichmond, VA 23225
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Residence at Brookside
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$1,018 - $2,468
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$990 - $2,440
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$28

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$1,018 - $2,468
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Residence at Brookside

6540 Greenbank RdRichmond, VA 23225
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Woodbriar Apartments
$1,057 - $1,371
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$1,051 - $1,365
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 5

Woodbriar Apartments

621 Warwick Village DrRichmond, VA 23224
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James River Pointe
$1,149 - $1,749
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$1,149 - $1,749

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James River Pointe

435 German School RdRichmond, VA 23225
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700 West 44
$1,151 - $1,602
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$1,146 - $1,597
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$5

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$1,151 - $1,602
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700 West 44

4500 Bassett AveRichmond, VA 23225
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Ashton Square Apartments
$1,175 - $1,575
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$1,175 - $1,575

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Ashton Square Apartments

603-A Westover Hills BlvdRichmond, VA 23225
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Rock Creek
$1,208 - $1,492
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$1,202 - $1,486
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Rock Creek

2830 Broad Rock BlvdRichmond, VA 23224
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Meadow Creek Apartments
$1,210 - $1,510
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$1,050 - $1,350
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$160

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$1,210 - $1,510
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Meadow Creek Apartments

5316 Hull Street RdRichmond, VA 23224
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The Crossings at Bramblewood
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$1,257 - $1,922
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$1,200 - $1,865
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 24

The Crossings at Bramblewood

1401 Yellowpine CirRichmond, VA 23225
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Southwood Apartments
$1,305 - $1,755
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$1,305 - $1,755

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Southwood Apartments

1200 Southwood PkyRichmond, VA 23224
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Sterling Beaufont
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sterling Beaufont

6901 Carnation StRichmond, VA 23225
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Westover Hills Townhomes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westover Hills Townhomes

600 Westover Hills BlvdRichmond, VA 23225
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Foxwood
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Foxwood

5000-5006 Snead RdRichmond, VA 23224
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Kingswood Cove
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kingswood Cove

6424 Elkhardt RdRichmond, VA 23225
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Linden At Forest Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Linden At Forest Hill

4000 Dunston AveRichmond, VA 23225
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property at 4111 Kinsley Ave

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4111 Kinsley Ave

RichmondVA23224

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NOON Hioaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

NOON Hioaks

475 Hioaks RdRichmond, VA 23225
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property at 718 Yorkshire Dr

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

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718 Yorkshire Dr

RichmondVA23224
property at 113 E 35th St

$1,465

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$1,465

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113 E 35th St

RichmondVA23224
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Hill Standard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hill Standard

4910-4930 Forest Hill AveRichmond, VA 23225
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The Westover
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Westover

5047 Forest Hill AveRichmond, VA 23225
property at 2709 Pauls Ln

$1,595

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$1,595

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2709 Pauls Ln

RichmondVA23224

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Midlothian South Richmond, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Midlothian South Richmond Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midlothian South Richmond area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Villas at Cedarhurst priced from $954. Kingswood Cove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Midlothian South Richmond apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villas at CedarhurstWhat You See is What You Pay.Studio,1BA$954
Kingswood CoveOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$995
Residence at BrooksideOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,018
404 Rivertowne Apartment HomesLexington1BR,1BA$1,020
The Residences of Westover Hills1BR 1BA Upgraded1BR,1BA$1,140
700 West 44One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,151
Park at Forest HillByrd1BR,1BA$1,155
Ashley Park ApartmentsThe Belle1BR,1BA$1,168
Chesterfield VillageRochester1BR,1BA$1,185
James River Pointe1 Bed/1 Bath- Phase 31BR,1BA$1,189

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midlothian South Richmond, VA

As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midlothian South Richmond area is the $1.33 price per square foot 2 BR Model at Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments in the in the Midlothian neighborhood starting from $1,415. The second greatest value Midlothian South Richmond apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Urbana at Hioaks starting at $1,400 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Midlothian neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midlothian South Richmond apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments2 BR2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Urbana at Hioaks2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.39
The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.32
Ashton Square ApartmentsKensington2BR,1BA$1.49
Alexander at 1090Humboldt2BR,2BA$1.58
Morningside ApartmentsWhite Oak Tax Credit2BR,1BA$1.51
Southwood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.70
Residence at BrooksideRenovated Galley Style One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.69
404 Rivertowne Apartment HomesVanderbilt1BR,1BA$1.67
Kingswood CoveOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.63

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Midlothian South Richmond, Richmond, VA

Ranked #112

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midlothian South Richmond Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midlothian South Richmond?

The cheapest apartment in Midlothian South Richmond is Kingswood Cove which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Midlothian South Richmond costs $1,790.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midlothian South Richmond?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 71 regular apartments in Midlothian South Richmond that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Midlothian South Richmond?

Cheap apartments in Midlothian South Richmond have an average cost of $455 which is $1,335 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midlothian South Richmond.

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