Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Average rent in
Southgate, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Southgate
$1,455/mo
19%vs previous year
The average rent in Southgate is $1,455 per month as of October 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $445 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Southgate
19
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 1% over the last month and have increased 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, MI
Rent prices in Southgate vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Southgate is $1,370, whereas a house costs $1,722. 1-bedroom apartments in Southgate run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,443.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,500 | No Change | 258% | |
1 bedroom | $975 |  4% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,210 | 5% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,785 | 13% | 22% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 7% | 35% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Southgate | $1,520 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,370 | 4% | 4% | |
Condos | $1,650 | No Change | 8% | |
Houses | $1,722 | 11% | 11% |
Studio
Average rent
$3,500
Last year
258%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,210
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,785
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
22%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
35%
Southgate
Average rent
$1,520
Apartments
Average rent
$1,370
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,650
Last year
8%
Houses
Average rent
$1,722
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
11%
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
23%lower than the national median
29%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Southgate, MI is 8% higher than the median rent in Belleville, MI.
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13%Discover rentals in Southgate, MI
3d ago
16505 Grace Ct, Southgate, MI 48195
2 beds
2 baths
$1,417–$1,911
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 13-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Southgate
13767 Edison St #NA, Southgate, MI 48195
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 2
5d+ ago
House for rent in Southgate
14716 Eureka Rd, Southgate, MI 48195
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
House for rent
2d ago
13210 Village Park Dr, Southgate, MI 48195
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$915–$1,125
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
13210 Village Park Dr, Southgate, MI 48195
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$915–$1,125
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
16505 Grace Ct, Southgate, MI 48195
2 beds
2 baths
$1,417–$1,911
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 13-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
16505 Grace Ct, Southgate, MI 48195
2 beds
2 baths
$1,417–$1,911
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 13-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
13210 Village Park Dr, Southgate, MI 48195
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$915–$1,125
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Southgate
13767 Edison St #NA, Southgate, MI 48195
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 2
5d+ ago
House for rent in Southgate
14716 Eureka Rd, Southgate, MI 48195
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
House for rent
2d ago
13210 Village Park Dr, Southgate, MI 48195
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$915–$1,125
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.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 $1,455 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Southgate?
Average rent prices in Southgate have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 19% since last year.
How does Southgate rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Southgate is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $445 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 $58,000/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).