Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 7, 2026

Average rent in
South Gate, CA

Last updated on January 7, 2026

Last updated on January 7, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Gate, CA is $2,070. This is +9%, or $170, higher than the national average.

$3.12

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,070

decreased by16%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

30

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Gate, CA is $2,070. This is +9%, or $170, higher than the national average.

$3.12

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

13%
81%
6%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

Households

56%
44%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
South Gate, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in South Gate, CA have decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 16% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
South Gate, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in South Gate, CA is $2,007. A 1-bedroom apartment in South Gate, CA costs about $1,925 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,750. Houses for rent in South Gate, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,172.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,925

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$2,445

1%

11%

3 bedroom

$3,200

3%

15%

4 bedroom

$4,200

5%

1%

Studio

$1,350

2%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,925

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,445

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

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.

Compare rent prices in South Gate, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in South Gate, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bell Gardens, CA.

South Gate

Median rent price$2,070
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,350
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Gate, CA is 12% lower than the median rent in Bell Gardens, CA.

More data insights and reports

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