Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 6, 2026
Average rent in
Southgate, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on June 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Southgate
$1,237/mo
20%vs previous year
The average rent in Southgate is $1,237 per month as of May 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $713 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Southgate
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Southgate rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Southgate, MI
Average rent prices in Southgate have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 20% 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 $1,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Southgate run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,115.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $4,150 |  3% | 313% | |
1 bedroom | $995 | 1% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,195 | 8% | 27% | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 | 14% | 28% | |
4 bedroom | $2,347 | 8% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Southgate | $1,224 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,070 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,795 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,550 | 9% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$4,150
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
313%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
27%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
28%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,347
Last 30 days
8%
Southgate
Average rent
$1,224
Apartments
Average rent
$1,070
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
9%
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
37%lower than the national median
39%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Southgate, MI is 4% higher than the median rent in Belleville, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,189
1%$1,450
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23%$1,245
10%$1,412
18%$1,450
12%$1,437
9%$945
9%$1,699
2%$1,265
1%$1,350
6%$1,495
3%Discover rentals in Southgate, MI
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Southgate
13165 Turnberry Ct #1, Southgate, MI 48195
2 beds
2 baths
$1,795
Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
16505 Grace Ct, Southgate, MI 48195
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,243–$2,018
Apartment for rent
19h ago
13210 Village Park Dr, Southgate, MI 48195
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$915–$1,125
Apartment for rent
19h ago
13210 Village Park Dr, Southgate, MI 48195
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$915–$1,125
Apartment for rent
2d ago
16505 Grace Ct, Southgate, MI 48195
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,243–$2,018
Apartment for rent
19h ago
13210 Village Park Dr, Southgate, MI 48195
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$915–$1,125
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Southgate
13165 Turnberry Ct #1, Southgate, MI 48195
2 beds
2 baths
$1,795
Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
16505 Grace Ct, Southgate, MI 48195
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,243–$2,018
Apartment for rent
19h 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 $1,237 per month as of May 30, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Southgate?
Average rent prices in Southgate have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 20% since last year.
How does Southgate rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Southgate is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $713 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 $49,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Southgate?
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Southgate, MI is $1,016, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $1,456.
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).