Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midlothian Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (29 Rentals)

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Sterling Beaufont
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sterling Beaufont

6901 Carnation StRichmond, VA 23225
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westover Hills Townhomes

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

NOON Hioaks

475 Hioaks RdRichmond, VA 23225
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Midlothian, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Midlothian Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midlothian area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes priced from $975. Ashton Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Midlothian apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
404 Rivertowne Apartment HomesBrookline1BR,1BA$975
Ashton Square ApartmentsAshley1BR,1BA$975
Villas at CedarhurstNo Extra Charges. Just Extra Peace of Mind.Studio,1BA$1,049
Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,056
Residence at BrooksideTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,120
St. John's WoodLambeth Townhome1BR,1BA$1,140
Park at Forest HillByrd1BR,1BA$1,155
Chesterfield VillageRochester1BR,1BA$1,160
The Residences of Westover Hills1BR 1BA Renovated1BR,1BA$1,175
The Crossings at Bramblewood Apartment HomesThe Pine1BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midlothian, VA

As of December 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midlothian area is the $1.61 price per square foot Renovated Three Bedroom Townhome Model at Residence at Brookside in the in the Midlothian neighborhood starting from $1,745. The second greatest value Midlothian apartment is the B2 Renovated Model at Reserve South starting at $1,669 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Midlothian neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midlothian apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Residence at BrooksideRenovated Three Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.61
Reserve SouthB2 Renovated2BR,2BA$1.68
The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.32
Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes1 Bed 1.5 Bath1BR,1.5BA$1.50
Morningside ApartmentsWhite Oak Tax Credit2BR,1BA$1.51
James River Pointe2 Bed/1 Bath- Phase 12BR,1BA$1.38
Rock CreekPhase II Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.69
Shady CreekHickory2BR,1BA$1.68
Linden at Forest HillTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.56
St. John's WoodLambeth Townhome1BR,1BA$1.61

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Getting Around the Midlothian Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

43 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midlothian Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midlothian?

The cheapest apartment in Midlothian is 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Midlothian costs $1,720.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midlothian?

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 65 regular apartments in Midlothian 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?

Cheap apartments in Midlothian have an average cost of $420 which is $1,300 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midlothian.

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