Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 21, 2026
Average rent in
Southgate, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on July 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Southgate
$1,195/mo
18%vs previous year
The average rent in Southgate is $1,195 per month as of July 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Southgate
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Southgate rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Southgate, MI
Average rent prices in Southgate have increased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 18% 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, MI
Rent prices in Southgate vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Southgate is $1,070, whereas a house costs $1,560. 1-bedroom apartments in Southgate run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,519.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $4,150 | No Change |  313% | |
1 bedroom | $950 | 2% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $1,345 | 2% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $1,600 | 15% | 44% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 7% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Southgate | $1,245 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,070 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,775 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,560 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$4,150
Last year
313%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,345
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
44%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
7%
Southgate
Average rent
$1,245
Apartments
Average rent
$1,070
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$1,560
Last 30 days
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Southgate, MI, 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, MI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Southgate and Belleville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Southgate
39%lower than the national median
38%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Southgate, MI is equal to the median rent in Belleville, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,199
4%$1,350
$1,150
13%$1,572
13%$1,480
4%$1,250
6%$1,350
3%$1,025
2%$1,699
16%$1,235
26%$1,254
12%$1,489
1%Discover rentals in Southgate, MI
5d+ ago
House for rent in Southgate
13471 Mulberry St, Southgate, MI 48195
3 beds
1 bath
$1,595
House for rent
Available Aug 25
4d ago
House for rent in Southgate
14864 Yorkshire St, Southgate, MI 48195
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,600
House for rent
3d ago
13210 Village Park Dr, Southgate, MI 48195
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$915–$1,125
Apartment for rent
3d ago
13210 Village Park Dr, Southgate, MI 48195
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$915–$1,125
Apartment for rent
4d ago
16505 Grace Ct, Southgate, MI 48195
2 beds
2 baths
$1,454–$1,800
Apartment for rent
3d ago
13210 Village Park Dr, Southgate, MI 48195
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$915–$1,125
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Southgate
14864 Yorkshire St, Southgate, MI 48195
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,600
House for rent
4d ago
16505 Grace Ct, Southgate, MI 48195
2 beds
2 baths
$1,454–$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Southgate
13471 Mulberry St, Southgate, MI 48195
3 beds
1 bath
$1,595
House for rent
Available Aug 25
3d ago
13210 Village Park Dr, Southgate, MI 48195
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$915–$1,125
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Southgate, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Southgate rental market.
How much is rent in Southgate?
The average rent in Southgate is $1,195 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Southgate?
Average rent prices in Southgate have increased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 18% since last year.
How does Southgate rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Southgate is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 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 $48,000/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, Southgate offers budget-friendly options with a median rent around $1,210.
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).