Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 10, 2026
Average rent in
South Gate, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 10, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South Gate
$2,542/mo
24%vs previous year
The average rent in South Gate is $2,542 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% above the national average rent, or $642 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Gate
21
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South Gate rentals at each price point
Rent trends in South Gate, CA
Average rent prices in South Gate have decreased by 15% over the last month and have increased by 24% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
South Gate, CA
Rent prices in South Gate vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Gate is $2,025, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in South Gate run $1,762 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 | 4% | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $1,775 |  4% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $2,600 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,918 | 6% | 20% | |
4 bedroom | $3,672 | 7% | 37% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
South Gate | $2,542 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,025 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,000 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,100 | 8% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,300 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,918
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
20%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,672
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
37%
South Gate
Average rent
$2,542
Apartments
Average rent
$2,025
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in South Gate, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in South Gate, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in South Gate and Bell Gardens by all bedroom counts and property types.
South Gate
34%higher than the national median
26%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Gate, CA is 6% higher than the median rent in Bell Gardens, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,400
10%$2,395
6%$2,193
4%$1,800
14%$2,595
8%$2,095
$2,600
12%$2,445
7%$2,645
26%$2,500
5%$2,184
17%$2,295
2%Discover rentals in South Gate, CA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Gate
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Gate
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Gate
2574 Southern Ave #D, South Gate, CA 90280
2 beds
2 baths
$2,585
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 20
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Gate
2574 Southern Ave #B, South Gate, CA 90280
2 beds
2 baths
$2,585
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 17
2d ago
13637 Ruther Ave, South Gate, CA 90280
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in South Gate
8452 San Luis Ave #B, South Gate, CA 90280
Studio
1 bath
$2,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
8601 State St, South Gate, CA 90280
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Gate
8683 San Luis Ave #NA, South Gate, CA 90280
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 7
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 30
2d ago
13637 Ruther Ave, South Gate, CA 90280
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
8677 Dearborn Ave, South Gate, CA 90280
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600–$2,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Gate
3 beds
2 baths
$4,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 30
1d ago
Alexander Ave, South Gate, CA 90280
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
13637 Ruther Ave, South Gate, CA 90280
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Gate
Studio
1 bath
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 30
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Gate
Studio
1 bath
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in South Gate
10105 Pinehurst Ave, South Gate, CA 90280
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 3
3d ago
8688 San Miguel Ave, South Gate, CA 90280
1 bed
1 bath
$1,775
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for South Gate, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the South Gate rental market.
How much is rent in South Gate?
The average rent in South Gate is $2,542 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Gate?
Average rent prices in South Gate have decreased by 15% over the last month and have increased by 24% since last year.
How does South Gate rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Gate is 34% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $642 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in South Gate?
To comfortably afford rent in South Gate, you'd need to earn approximately $102,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in South Gate?
September offers the best rental deals in South Gate, with prices running about 27% lower than January's peak rates. December also shows less competition with lower demand compared to available inventory.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).