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Midlothian

Pop. 13,948·93rd most expensive in Illinois·Rental market data updated monthly for Midlothian, IL
Median rent (all units)
$1,550/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+12.7%
vs US Median
-$412
Rising (Monthly)
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Midlothian · $1,550
More affordable than 73% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
27% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,550/mo, rent takes about 27% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$62,000/yr
Local median income
$70,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Midlothian's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,220
1 BR
$1,300
2 BR
$1,470
3 BR
$1,890
4 BR+
$2,220
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,470/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,550 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$18,600/yr
At $1,550/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +12.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Midlothian, IL is majority owner-occupied, 20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,948
Median income
$70,000
Median age
38.3
Renters
24.1%
Age distribution
21.5%
22.9%
25.2%
13.4%
17.1%
Under 1821.5%
18–3422.9%
35–5425.2%
55–6413.4%
65+17.1%
Gender
50.6%
49.4%
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Race & ethnicity
50.8%
36%
White50.8%
Black9.4%
Hispanic36%
Asian2.9%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
31.3%
37.1%
20.2%
No HS diploma11.4%
HS diploma31.3%
Some college37.1%
Bachelor's+20.2%
Housing tenure
75.9%
24.1%
Owner75.9%
Renter24.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Midlothian, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,011 → $70,000
up 20.7%
Population
14,330 → 13,948
down 2.7%
Renter share
23% → 24.1%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
16.4% → 20.2%
+3.8 pts
Median age
37.5 → 38.3
+0.8 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $70,000 today, compared with $58,011 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 14,330 to 13,948 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.7% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 16.4% to 20.2%.

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Midlothian rent by bedroom count

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Local insights

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About renting in Midlothian, IL

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Midlothian is $1,550/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,220/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,470/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,300/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,890/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($70,000/yr), Midlothian ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Midlothian an affordable city for renters?

Midlothian is considered affordable for renters. At $1,550/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($70,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Midlothian falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Midlothian?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,550/mo in Midlothian. The local median household income is $70,000/yr, meaning the typical Midlothian household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Midlothian?

Rent in Midlothian has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Midlothian rent compare to other cities in Illinois?

Midlothian is middle-of-the-pack for Illinois for rent, ranking #93 out of 142 tracked cities at $1,550/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Midlothian?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Midlothian ($1,550/mo): Blue Island ($1,336/mo), Worth ($1,508/mo), Chicago Ridge ($1,518/mo).

What percentage of Midlothian residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.1% of Midlothian households are renters, while 75.9% are owner-occupied. Midlothian leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Midlothian rent compare to the national average?

Midlothian's median rent of $1,550/mo is $412 (21%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Illinois, it ranks #93 out of 142 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,550/mo, rent takes ~27% of Midlothian's median household income ($70,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Midlothian 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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