Last updated on September 6, 2026

Average rent in
Southgate, FL

Median rent

Median rent in Southgate

$2,350/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Southgate is $2,350 per month as of September 2026. This is 24% above the national average rent, or $450 more per month.

$1.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Southgate

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Southgate rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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 increased by 2% 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 Southgate, FL

Rent prices in Southgate vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Southgate is $1,495, whereas a house costs $2,847. 1-bedroom apartments in Southgate run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,299

2%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,995

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$4,384

15%

43%

4 bedroom

$8,492

No Change

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,299

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,384

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

43%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,492

Last year

23%

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$2,350
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,950
increased by55%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Southgate, FL is 20% lower than the median rent in Cortez, FL.

Discover rentals in Southgate, FL

3001 Bee Ridge Rd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

3001 Bee Ridge Rd

3001 Bee Ridge Rd, Southgate, FL 34239

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,200–$1,400

Apartment for rent

2815 Homasassa Rd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

South Gate condo for rent in Southgate

Condo for rent

Available Jul 15

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

$1,650

Condo for rent

3072 Jennings Dr #3072 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Gate townhouse for rent in Southgate

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

House for rent

Available Jun 1

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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 $2,350 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Southgate?

Average rent prices in Southgate have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.

How does Southgate rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Southgate is 24% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 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 $94,000/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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