Last updated on October 7, 2026

Average rent in
Southgate, KY

Median rent

Median rent in Southgate

$1,400/mo

decreased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Southgate is $1,400 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $500 less per month.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Southgate

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Southgate rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Southgate, KY

Average rent prices in Southgate have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 19% 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, KY

Rent prices in Southgate vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Southgate is $1,147, whereas a house costs $1,772. 1-bedroom apartments in Southgate run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$800

6%

42%

1 bedroom

$1,100

10%

33%

2 bedroom

$1,385

4%

43%

3 bedroom

$1,795

No Change

15%

4 bedroom

$2,100

5%

30%

Studio

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

42%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

33%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,385

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

43%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

30%

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

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

Southgate

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,552
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Southgate, KY is 10% lower than the median rent in Alexandria, KY.

Discover rentals in Southgate, KY

Barkley Ridge Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
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10h ago

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Barkley Ridge Apartments

2335 Alexandria Pike Apt 44b, Southgate, KY 41071

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$800–$1,140

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18 Woodland Hills Dr #6 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Condo for rent in Southgate

2 beds

2 baths

$1,325

$1,200

Price drop

14 Woodland Hills Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Southgate

10 Woodland Hills Dr #10 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

2 baths

$1,500

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Frequently asked questions for Southgate, KY

Quick answers to common questions about the Southgate rental market.

How much is rent in Southgate?

The average rent in Southgate is $1,400 per month as of October 3, 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 19% since last year.

How does Southgate rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Southgate is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Southgate?

To comfortably afford rent in Southgate, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/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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