Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Southgate, FL

Median rent

Median rent in Southgate

$1,895/mo

increased by35%

vs previous year

The average rent in Southgate is $1,895 per month as of October 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.

$1.61

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Southgate

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Southgate rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Southgate, FL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Southgate, FL

Average rent prices in Southgate have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 35% 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 Southgate, FL

Rent prices in Southgate vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Southgate is $2,538, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Southgate run $1,345 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,399.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,347

4%

13%

2 bedroom

$2,000

16%

28%

3 bedroom

$3,700

9%

13%

4 bedroom

$14,294

No Change

28%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,347

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

28%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$14,294

Last year

28%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Southgate, FL, 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 Southgate, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Southgate and Cortez by all bedroom counts and property types.

Southgate

Median rent price$1,895

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$3,100
increased by63%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Southgate, FL is 39% lower than the median rent in Cortez, FL.

Discover rentals in Southgate, FL

Ridge Garden Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Ridge Garden Apartments

3001 Bee Ridge Rd, Southgate, FL 34239

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,150–$1,495

2815 Homasassa Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Gate house for rent in Southgate

2815 Homasassa Road - 1

2815 Homasassa Rd #1, Southgate, FL 34239

2 beds

1 bath

$1,425

3751 S School Ave #26 - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

South Gate condo for rent in Southgate

Residential Lease, SARASOTA, FL

3751 S School Ave #26, Southgate, FL 34239

2 beds

2 baths

$1,575

3072 Jennings Dr #3072 - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

South Gate townhouse for rent in Southgate

2 beds

1 bath

$1,795

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Southgate, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Southgate rental market.

How much is rent in Southgate?

The average rent in Southgate is $1,895 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Southgate?

Average rent prices in Southgate have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 35% since last year.

How does Southgate rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Southgate is roughly the same as the national average.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Southgate?

To comfortably afford rent in Southgate, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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