What is the average apartment size in Midlothian?

The average size for a Midlothian, VA apartment is 1,060 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Midlothian?

As of Jun / 2026, the average rent in Midlothian is $1,976 per month, a 2.1% increase from last years average of $1,935.

What is the average apartment size in Midlothian?

The typical apartment in Midlothian offers about 1,060 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Midlothian, VA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Midlothian?

The typical rent budget in Midlothian ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 51% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Midlothian?

In Midlothian, 26% of households rent while 74% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: August 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Midlothian is $1,976, a 2.1% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,935.

One-bedroom apartments provide 782 square feet for $1,666, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $2,022 offer 1,114 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,486 sq ft) for $2,510, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Midlothian, VA

Last updated: August 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,976	1,060 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,666	782 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,022	1,114 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,510	1,486 sq. ft.

Midlothian, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Midlothian, VA have increased by 2.1% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,935 to $1,976.

What's the typical rent budget in Midlothian, VA?

The largest share of rentals in Midlothian, VA (51%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Midlothian, VA?

2,050 or 26% of the households in Midlothian, VA are renter-occupied while 5,695 or 74% are owner-occupied.

How Midlothian Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Midlothian	$1,976
Richmond	$1,630
Arlington	$2,713
Alexandria	$2,202
Charlottesville	$2,176
Newport News	$1,451
Virginia Beach	$1,813
Norfolk	$1,640
Henrico	$1,620
Woodbridge	$2,107
Fairfax	$2,361
Glen Allen	$1,918
Petersburg, VA	$1,273
Chester, VA	$1,742
Hopewell, VA	$1,234
Chesterfield, VA	$1,813
Mechanicsville, VA	$1,746
Ashland, VA	$1,804

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Midlothian apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.