
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midlothian Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (54 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Midlothian area of Richmond.


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The Residences of Westover Hills

6434 Elkhardt Rd

Forest Ridge

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Villas at Cedarhurst

Norcroft Townhomes-55 and older

Chippenham Townhomes

Park at Forest Hill

Forest Hill

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Residence at Brookside
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St. John's Wood

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700 West 44

Urbana at Hioaks

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James River Pointe

Willow Oaks Apartments

Chesterfield Village

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Rock Creek

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The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments
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Morningside Apartments

Shady Creek

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The Crossings at Bramblewood

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Woodbriar Apartments

Alexander at 1090

The Point at Beaufont

Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments

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Ashton Square Apartments

Village at Westlake

The Westover
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Southwood Apartments

Reserve South

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1018 W 45th St, Unit #2

955 Bradley Ln

5000 Midlothian Turnpike

Sterling Beaufont

Westover Hills Townhomes

NOON Hioaks

Kingswood Cove

Linden At Forest Hill
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The Arbors Senior Apartments

Birchwood at Boulders Apartments

Hill Standard

Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes

7843 Provincetown Dr

1840 Powell Rd

1501 Ivymount Rd

Evelyn

5231 Rockland Rd

Element At Stonebridge
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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 | $1,139 | $999 | $1,225 |
| Midlothian 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,491 | $940 | $2,200 |
| Midlothian 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,650 | $1,133 | $2,880 |
| Midlothian 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,026 | $1,550 | $3,740 |
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There are currently 54 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Midlothian Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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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 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes priced from $895. NOON Hioaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $977. Here are the most affordable Midlothian apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes | Brookline | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| NOON Hioaks | The Apollo - 50% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $977 |
| Kingswood Cove | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Forest Ridge | S1 | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Villas at Cedarhurst | What You See is What You Pay. | Studio,1BA | $1,003 |
| Chippenham Townhomes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| St. John's Wood | Essex | 1BR,1BA | $1,110 |
| 700 West 44 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,151 |
| Park at Forest Hill | Byrd | 1BR,1BA | $1,155 |
| Urbana at Hioaks | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midlothian, VA
As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midlothian area is the $1.26 price per square foot 2 BR Model at Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments in the in the Midlothian neighborhood starting from $1,338. The second greatest value Midlothian apartment is the 2BR 1BA Renovated Model at The Residences of Westover Hills starting at $1,340 with a $1.41 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.26 |
| The Residences of Westover Hills | 2BR 1BA Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Birchwood at Boulders Apartments | The Brookwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Alexander at 1090 | Humboldt | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Morningside Apartments | White Oak Tax Credit | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Willow Oaks Apartments | 1BR/1.5BA | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.63 |
| Urbana at Hioaks | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| 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 $1,190.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midlothian?
The cheapest apartment in Midlothian is NOON Hioaks which is listed at $977, while the average apartment in Midlothian costs $1,837.
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 72 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 $434 which is $1,403 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midlothian.
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