
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midlothian Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (52 Rentals)
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Villas at Cedarhurst

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The Residences of Westover Hills

404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes

Forest Ridge

Norcroft Townhomes-55 and older

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Residence at Brookside

Chippenham Townhomes

Park at Forest Hill

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Forest Hill

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James River Pointe

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700 West 44

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Ashton Square Apartments

Chesterfield Village

Urbana at Hioaks

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Ashley Park Apartments

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Rock Creek

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Meadow Creek Apartments

The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments
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St. John's Wood

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The Crossings at Bramblewood

Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments

Willow Oaks Apartments

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Southwood Apartments

Morningside Apartments

Shady Creek

Alexander at 1090

The Point at Beaufont

Village at Westlake
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1018 W 45th St, Unit #2

Sterling Beaufont

Westover Hills Townhomes

Kingswood Cove

Linden At Forest Hill

4111 Kinsley Ave

The Arbors Senior Apartments

Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes

NOON Hioaks
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The Westover

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Evelyn

1501 Ivymount Rd

706 Erich Rd

Element At Stonebridge

Boulders Lakeside
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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 | $1,153 | $954 | $1,225 |
| Midlothian 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,551 | $940 | $2,524 |
| Midlothian 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,636 | $1,165 | $3,031 |
| Midlothian 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,082 | $1,519 | $3,740 |
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There are currently 52 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 $985. Kingswood Cove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. 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 | $985 |
| Kingswood Cove | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Forest Ridge | S1 | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Chippenham Townhomes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Residence at Brookside | One Bedroom Galley Style | 1BR,1BA | $1,068 |
| Forest Hill | 1b1b | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| The Residences of Westover Hills | 1BR 1BA Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,148 |
| Park at Forest Hill | Byrd | 1BR,1BA | $1,155 |
| Chesterfield Village | Rochester | 1BR,1BA | $1,180 |
| The Arbors Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom - Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,191 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midlothian, VA
As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midlothian area is the $1.66 price per square foot B1 Model at Village at Westlake in the in the Midlothian neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Midlothian apartment is the 2 BR Model at Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments starting at $1,410 with a $1.32 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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| Village at Westlake | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.32 |
| Urbana at Hioaks | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Ashton Square Apartments | Kensington | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Alexander at 1090 | Humboldt | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Morningside Apartments | White Oak Tax Credit | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| James River Pointe | 2 Bed/1.5 Bath- Phase 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.44 |
| 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 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes which is listed at $985, while the average apartment in Midlothian costs $1,759.
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 73 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 $459 which is $1,300 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midlothian.
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