Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midlothian Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (31 Rentals)

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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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NOON Hioaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

NOON Hioaks

475 Hioaks 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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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 The Residences of Westover Hills priced from $935. 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
The Residences of Westover Hills1BR 1BA Classic1BR,1BA$935
Ashton Square ApartmentsAshley1BR,1BA$975
NOON HioaksThe Prime - 50% AMI1BR,1BA$977
Kingswood CoveOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$995
404 Rivertowne Apartment HomesBrookline1BR,1BA$1,005
Residence at BrooksideOne Bedroom Galley Style1BR,1BA$1,030
Chippenham Townhomes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Linden at Forest HillOne Bedroom - A1BR,1BA$1,090
Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,099
Willow Oaks Apartments1BR/1.5BA1BR,1BA$1,112

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midlothian, VA

As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midlothian area is the $1.37 price per square foot 3 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes in the in the Midlothian neighborhood starting from $1,629. The second greatest value Midlothian apartment is the Renovated Three Bedroom Townhome Model at Residence at Brookside starting at $1,810 with a $1.67 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.
Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes3 Bed 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.37
Residence at BrooksideRenovated Three Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.67
Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments2 BR2BR,1.5BA$1.64
Villas at CedarhurstYou Bring the Couch — We’ll Keep It Simple.2BR,1.5BA$1.51
Urbana at Hioaks2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.39
The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.32
Morningside ApartmentsWhite Oak Tax Credit2BR,1BA$1.51
Willow Oaks Apartments1BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$1.53
Chippenham Townhomes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52
Kingswood CoveOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,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 $1,112.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midlothian?

The cheapest apartment in Midlothian is The Residences of Westover Hills which is listed at $935, while the average apartment in Midlothian costs $1,750.

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 69 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 $355 which is $1,395 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midlothian.

Expert Rental Resources

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