Midlothian

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Midlothian, IL

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Retreat to this suburb on the outskirts of Chicago

Suburban Affordable Family-Friendly Quiet Convenient Historic Diverse Commuter

Situated about 20 miles southwest of Chicago, Midlothian serves residents as a peaceful retreat from the bustle of city life. Named for an ancient borough in Scotland, Midlothian is rife with tree-lined streets and surrounded by natural preserves and parkland. The abundant natural amenities in Midlothian lead to a host of outdoor recreational opportunities, from hiking and biking the Midlothian Meadows Trail to golfing at the Midlothian Country Club to playing a range of sports at Memorial Park’s athletic facilities. While Midlothian provides a serene atmosphere away from the city, its central location also allows for easy access to the heart of Downtown Chicago. Home to a Metra station on the Rock Island line, Midlothian is just a 30-minute train ride away from Chicago. For those who prefer to drive, Midlothian is convenient to multiple highways, including Interstates 57 and 294.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Midlothian, IL is $906 for one bedroom, $1,266 for two bedrooms, and $1,217 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Midlothian has increased by 2.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$906/month
541 Sq Ft
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Transportation

70

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

50

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Springfield Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

337 Students

6
out of 10

Central Park Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

646 Students

3
out of 10

Kolmar Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

541 Students

2
out of 10

Spaulding School

Public

Grades PK-3

83 Students

Rating Unavailable
Rating Unavailable

Central Park Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

646 Students

3
out of 10

Kolmar Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

541 Students

2
out of 10
Rating Unavailable

Bremen High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,497 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Camp Sullivan
  • Carlson Springs Woods
  • Bremen Grove
  • Tinley Creek Woods
  • Calumet Woods

Airports

  • Chicago Midway International
  • Chicago O'Hare 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 2025.