Last updated on August 27, 2026

Average rent in
South Gate, CA

Median rent

Median rent in South Gate

$2,500/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in South Gate is $2,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 30% above the national average rent, or $575 more per month.

$2.95

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Gate

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Gate rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in South Gate, CA

Average rent prices in South Gate have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,085, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in South Gate run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,595.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

3%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,925

2%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,395

2%

15%

3 bedroom

$3,200

1%

15%

4 bedroom

$3,600

7%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,925

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

6%

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

Median rent price$2,500
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,450
increased by27%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Gate, CA is 2% higher than the median rent in Bell Gardens, CA.

Discover rentals in South Gate, CA

9636 1/2 San Gabriel Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in South Gate

2 beds

2 baths

$2,500

Condo for rent

Available Aug 3

10317 Pinehurst Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in South Gate

Apartment for rent

2574 Southern Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in South Gate

2 beds

2 baths

$2,595

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 17

2574 Southern Avenue #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in South Gate

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 14

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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 $2,500 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Gate?

Average rent prices in South Gate have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does South Gate rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Gate is 30% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $575 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 $100,000/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).

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