3-Bedroom Rent · October 2026

3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Madison Heights, VA

$1,390/mo

Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Madison Heights, Virginia as of October 2026. That's +42% higher than the citywide median of $979 and +35% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.

3-Bedroom median
$1,390
October 2026
vs city overall
+42%
$979 city median
vs national
-35%
$2,130 US median
Virginia rank
#4
of 79 cities

Income needed for a 3-bedroom in Madison Heights

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 3-bedroom at the current median rent.

Annual income
$55,600
Monthly gross
$4,633
Hourly (full-time)
$26.73

Rent by apartment size in Madison Heights

Compare Madison Heights's median rent across every apartment size.

Studio
$880
1-Bedroom
$890
2-Bedroom
$1,010
3-Bedroom (current)
$1,390
4+ Bedroom
$1,500

Cheapest cities for a 3-bedroom in Virginia

#City3-Bedroom rent
1Martinsville$1,060
2Danville$1,260
3Bellwood$1,324
4Madison Heights (this page)$1,390
5Bristol$1,420
6Radford$1,550
7Christiansburg$1,570
8Roanoke$1,584
9Montrose$1,606
10Front Royal$1,710
11Prince George$1,713
12Salem$1,720
13Waynesboro$1,720
14Lynchburg$1,735
15Blacksburg$1,770

Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Virginia

#City3-Bedroom rent
1Great Falls$4,340
2Aldie$3,910
3Gainesville$3,840
4Burke$3,680
5Vienna$3,663
6Springfield$3,580
7Chantilly$3,510
8Arlington$3,501
9Lorton$3,490
10Oakton$3,380
11Fairfax$3,378
12Ashburn$3,375
13Sterling$3,243
14Alexandria$3,231
15McLean$3,180

Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Madison Heights.

CityDistance3-Bedroom rentvs Madison Heights
Lynchburg, VA7.3 mi$1,735+$345 (+25%)
Forest, VA17.5 mi$1,800+$410 (+29%)
Fishersville, VA45 mi$2,690+$1,300 (+94%)
Waynesboro, VA46.2 mi$1,720+$330 (+24%)
Staunton, VA46.2 mi$1,820+$430 (+31%)
Charlottesville, VA55.4 mi$2,283+$893 (+64%)
Roanoke, VA61 mi$1,584+$194 (+14%)
Danville, VA67 mi$1,260$-130 (-9%)
Harrisonburg, VA69.7 mi$1,955+$565 (+41%)
Salem, VA71.2 mi$1,720+$330 (+24%)
Martinsville, VA73 mi$1,060$-330 (-24%)
Henderson, NC91.7 mi$1,240$-150 (-11%)

3-Bedroom rent in Madison Heights — common questions

How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Madison Heights?

As of October 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Madison Heights, Virginia is $1,390 per month. This is +42% higher than the citywide median of $979.

What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Madison Heights?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $55,600 ($4,633/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.73/hour at a full-time job.

Is Madison Heights expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?

Madison Heights's 3-bedroom median of $1,390 is +35% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 10th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does Madison Heights rank for 3-bedroom rent in Virginia?

Among the 79 cities in Virginia with 3-bedroom data, Madison Heights ranks #4 from cheapest to most expensive.

Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Madison Heights?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Danville ($1,260), Martinsville ($1,060), Henderson ($1,240).

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Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for Madison Heights, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (October 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.