Average Rent in Southgate, KY and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Southgate, KY

Average rent prices in Southgate have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,475, whereas a house costs $1,945. 1-bedroom apartments in Southgate run $1,645 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,125.


Studio	$1,455	No Change	2%
1 bedroom	$1,640	No Change	9%
2 bedroom	$1,490	No Change	38%
3 bedroom	$1,772	61%	-
4 bedroom	$2,095	5%	-


Apartments	$1,475	No Change	No Change
Condos	$1,490	No Change	No Change
Houses	$1,945	61%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,455

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,640

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,490

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

38%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,772

Last 30 days

61%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

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$1,612

17%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,500

23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Southgate, KY is 8% higher than the median rent in Alexandria, KY.

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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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Condo for rent in Southgate

24 Woodland Hills Dr #11, Southgate, KY 41071

2 beds

2 baths

$1,395

Condo for rent

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Condo for rent in Southgate

CONDOS - Other - Southgate, KY

14 Woodland Hills Dr #8, Southgate, KY 41071

2 beds

2 baths

$1,400

Condo for rent

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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 $1,612 per month as of July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Southgate?

Average rent prices in Southgate have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Southgate rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Southgate is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $337 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 $65,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Southgate offers excellent options for pet owners, with 80% of available listings welcoming pets. This high percentage means pet-friendly policies are a standard feature across the rental market rather than a rare amenity.

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).