Midlothian

9th Street bridge with the Richmond skyline in the background.
Stonehenge Golf and Country Club is in Midlothian.
Scenic view of pond in Midlothian with a platform.
MIDLO Virginia Mural in Midlothian nearby Triple Crossing Brewery
Midlothian Mines Park Sign

Midlothian, VA Area Guide

Historical coal mining town with modern amenities

Historic Suburb Pet-Friendly Parks

Located in Chesterfield County, Midlothian combines historical significance with suburban convenience. This community, which began as Virginia's first coal mining town in the early 18th century, now features a variety of housing options from traditional homes to apartment communities. One-bedroom apartments in Midlothian average $1,622 per month, with four-bedroom units available up to $2,983. The rental market shows consistent growth, with annual increases ranging from 2% to 5.3% across different unit sizes.

Mid-Lothian Mines Park preserves the area's coal mining heritage, marking the site of North America's first commercial coal mining operation. Outdoor recreation opportunities abound at Swift Creek Reservoir, while the historic Midlothian Village area maintains its traditional character. The community is served by James River High School and Cosby High School, both recognized with the Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award. The area's historical significance extends to the early days of the nation - coal from the local Black Heath Mine once heated the White House during President Jefferson's administration.

Explore the City

Scenic view of pond in Midlothian with a platform.

MIDLO Virginia Mural in Midlothian nearby Triple Crossing Brewery

Midlothian Mines Park Sign

Family enjoying kayaking at Midlothian Robious Landing Park

Two-man enjoying their boat rowing at Midlothian-Robious Landing Park.

A historic coal refinery at Midlothian Mines Park.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Midlothian, VA is $1,595 for a studio, $1,642 for one bedroom, $1,961 for two bedrooms, and $2,406 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Midlothian has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,642/month
779 Sq Ft
House
$2,714/month
2,077 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,052/month
1,410 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,683/month
1,853 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Midlothian, VA is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

38 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

34 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Alberta Smith Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Bettie Weaver Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

J B Watkins Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Old Hundred Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Robious Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Robious Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Midlothian Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Tomahawk Creek Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Swift Creek Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Bailey Bridge Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Midlothian High

Public

Grades 9-12

Cosby High

Public

Grades 9-12

Clover Hill High

Public

Grades 9-12

James River High

Public

Grades 9-12

Manchester High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Huguenot Park
  • Rockwood Park
  • Robious Landing Park
  • Metro Richmond Zoo
  • Pocahontas State Park

Airports

  • Richmond International

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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.