Last updated on July 23, 2026

Average rent in
Southgate, FL

Median rent

Median rent in Southgate

$2,435/mo

decreased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Southgate is $2,435 per month as of July 2026. This is 25% above the national average rent, or $490 more per month.

$1.97

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Southgate

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Southgate 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 Southgate, FL

Average rent prices in Southgate have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 13% 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 $1,449, whereas a house costs $2,545. 1-bedroom apartments in Southgate run $1,290 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,595.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,399

9%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,900

6%

9%

3 bedroom

$4,195

48%

47%

4 bedroom

$6,750

No Change

30%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,399

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,195

Last 30 days

48%

Last year

47%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,750

Last year

30%

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$2,435
increased by25%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,100
increased by59%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Southgate, FL is 21% lower than the median rent in Cortez, FL.

Discover rentals in Southgate, FL

3001 Bee Ridge Rd Apt 112 #112 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Gate apartment for rent in Southgate

3001 Bee Ridge Rd Apt 112 #112, Southgate, FL 34239

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 14

2815 Homasassa Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Gate condo for rent in Southgate

Condo for rent

Available Jul 15

3144 Bougainvillea St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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3144 Bougainvillea St Sarasota, FL 34239

3144 Bougainvillea St, Southgate, FL 34239

3 beds

2 baths

$2,370

$2,249

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jun 30

2414 Foster Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Gate house for rent in Southgate

3 beds

2 baths

$2,350

$2,300

Price drop

House for rent

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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 $2,435 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Southgate?

Average rent prices in Southgate have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.

How does Southgate rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Southgate is 25% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $490 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Southgate?

To comfortably afford rent in Southgate, you'd need to earn approximately $97,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Southgate?

Based on our current listings data, South Gate shows a median rent of $2,350 for budget-conscious renters in the area.

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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