Madison Heights

Background Image

Madison Heights, VA Area Guide

A riverside town in the hills

Family-Friendly River Parks Commutes

Located directly across the James River from Lynchburg, Madison Heights is a wooded, suburban community offering easy commutes into the city. The Lynchburg Expressway helps residents reach Downtown Lynchburg in about five minutes. It is also the main commercial strip in Madison Heights, lined with a variety of shops and restaurants.

Settled around 1786, Madison Heights has a long and interesting history. It also features several historic sites, such a s Galt’s Mill Complex. This mill, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was built around 1813. Oak Lawn, also on the national register, is a house built around 1810. Fort Riverview, an archaeological site, served as a redoubt during the Civil War.

To enjoy the natural landscape, head to Percival’s Island Natural Area, an island in the James River. This is a terrific place to walk, bike ride, or view nature. Riveredge Park provides scenic views of Lynchburg, terrific river views with a fountain, a hiking and biking trail, and a playground.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Madison Heights, VA is $1,110 for one bedroom, $1,089 for two bedrooms, and $1,623 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Madison Heights has decreased by -7.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,110/month
688 Sq Ft
House
$1,585/month
1,141 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Madison Heights, VA

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

20 / 100

Schools

Elon Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Madison Heights Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Amelon Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Central Va. Training Center

Public

Grades PK-12

Monelison Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Central Va. Training Center

Public

Grades PK-12

Central Va. Training Center

Public

Grades PK-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Amazement Square - The Rightmire Children's Museum
  • James River Heritage Trail
  • The Nature Zone

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field

Top Apartments in Madison Heights

Houses for Rent in Madison Heights

Search Nearby Rentals

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.