Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 27, 2026
Average rent in
South Gate, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South Gate
$2,050/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in South Gate is $2,050 per month as of May 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $100 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Gate
21
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 16% over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 $1,962, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in South Gate run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,795 |  9% | 53% | |
1 bedroom | $1,750 | No Change | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $2,295 | 3% | 20% | |
3 bedroom | $3,200 | 7% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $3,900 | 7% | 23% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
South Gate | $2,050 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,962 | 11% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,850 | 65% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,800 | 16% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,300 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
53%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
20%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
23%
South Gate
Average rent
$2,050
Apartments
Average rent
$1,962
Last 30 days
11%
Condos
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
65%
Houses
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
16%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
2%
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
5%higher than the national median
2%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Gate, CA is 3% higher than the median rent in Bell Gardens, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,995
18%$2,300
1%$2,500
7%$1,850
3%$2,525
2%$2,150
$2,980
$2,688
12%$2,724
5%$2,247
2%$2,299
23%$2,125
2%Discover rentals in South Gate, CA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Gate
9518 California Ave #02, South Gate, CA 90280
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 25
1d ago
2815 Willow Pl, South Gate, CA 90280
2 beds
1 bath
$2,025
Apartment for rent
1d ago
10243 San Antonio Ave, South Gate, CA 90280
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Gate
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Gate
5951 Firestone Blvd #1, South Gate, CA 90280
Studio
1 bath
$2,999
$2,500
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Gate
8468 San Antonio Ave #D, South Gate, CA 90280
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 30
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Gate
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Gate
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Gate
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Gate
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Alexander Ave, South Gate, CA 90280
1 bed
1 bath
$1,715
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2815 Willow Pl, South Gate, CA 90280
2 beds
1 bath
$2,025
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Gate
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in South Gate
5166 Mccallum Ave #A, South Gate, CA 90280
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available May 23
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Gate
9518 California Ave #02, South Gate, CA 90280
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 25
17h ago
Apartment for rent in South Gate
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
$1,750
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
10243 San Antonio Ave, South Gate, CA 90280
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2815 Willow Pl, South Gate, CA 90280
2 beds
1 bath
$2,025
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 $2,050 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Gate?
Average rent prices in South Gate have decreased by 16% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.
How does South Gate rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Gate is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 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 $82,000/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?
South Gate, California rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,900 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,800 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions following recent price adjustments across different apartment sizes.
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).