
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midlothian Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (54 Rentals)
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6428 Elkhardt Rd

6434 Elkhardt Rd

206 E 37th St

Kingswood Cove

Forest Ridge

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Villas at Cedarhurst

Norcroft Townhomes-55 and older

Chippenham Townhomes

Park at Forest Hill
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Residence at Brookside

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The Residences of Westover Hills

812 Brook Hill Rd, Unit 804 unit 513

812 Brook Hill Rd, Unit 5604 unit 1524

Forest Hill

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Woodbriar Apartments

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700 West 44

James River Pointe

Urbana at Hioaks

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812 Brook Hill Rd, Unit 5602 unit 1633

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404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes

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Rock Creek

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Meadow Creek Apartments

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St. John's Wood

The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments

The Point at Beaufont

Morningside Apartments

Shady Creek

Alexander at 1090
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Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments

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Ashton Square Apartments

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Chesterfield Village

Reserve South

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Ashley Park

4801 Old Warwick Rd, Unit #3, Unit #3

Willow Oaks Apartments

The Westover

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The Crossings at Bramblewood

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Southwood Apartments
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Village at West Lake

942 Halsey Ln

Sterling Beaufont

Westover Hills Townhomes

Linden At Forest Hill

NOON Hioaks

The Arbors Senior Apartments

Birchwood at Boulders Apartments

Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes

Hill Standard
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Midlothian, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midlothian?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlothian Studio Apartments | $1,198 | $999 | $1,278 |
| Midlothian 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,508 | $880 | $2,234 |
| Midlothian 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,649 | $1,143 | $2,930 |
| Midlothian 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,059 | $1,550 | $3,740 |
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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 Kingswood Cove priced from $995. Forest Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Midlothian apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Cove | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Forest Ridge | S1 | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Villas at Cedarhurst | Studio 1 bath 531 sq. ft. | Studio,1BA | $1,003 |
| Chippenham Townhomes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| The Residences of Westover Hills | 1BR 1BA Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| Residence at Brookside | One Bedroom Galley Style | 1BR,1BA | $1,138 |
| 700 West 44 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,151 |
| Park at Forest Hill | Byrd | 1BR,1BA | $1,155 |
| NOON Hioaks | The Apollo - 60% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
| The Arbors Senior Apartments | 1BD Apt. for only $1191.00.00/month call us tod... | 1BR,1BA | $1,191 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midlothian, VA
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midlothian area is the $1.54 price per square foot 2 BR Model at Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments in the in the Midlothian neighborhood starting from $1,637. The second greatest value Midlothian 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 apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.54 |
| Urbana at Hioaks | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Birchwood at Boulders Apartments | The Brookwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Alexander at 1090 | Humboldt | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Morningside Apartments | White Oak | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Shady Creek | Piney | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Chippenham Townhomes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Kingswood Cove | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midlothian Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Midlothian?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midlothian is under $1,191.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midlothian?
The cheapest apartment in Midlothian is Kingswood Cove which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Midlothian costs $1,830.
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 64 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 $490 which is $1,340 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midlothian.
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