Average Rent in Southgate, MI
4 apartment buildings, 27 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Avg Rent
$1,386/mo
median $1,330
market average
Cheapest
$799/mo
Southgate Apartments & Townhomes
Properties
4
tracked daily
Units
27
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 4 properties in Southgate, MI.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Southgate, MI Rent Prices
All 4 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Southgate Apartments & Townhomes
16700 Quarry Rd, Southgate, MI 48195, USA
Maple Village of Southgate
15685 Goddard Rd, Southgate, MI 48195, USA
South Pointe
16505 Grace Ct, Southgate, MI 48195, USA
Redwood Southgate
11801 Durham Rd, Southgate, MI 48195, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southgate Apartments & Townhomes 16700 Quarry Rd, Southgate, MI 48195, USA | $799 | $1,092 | $1.35/ft² | 3.8 (571) | 14 |
| 2 | Maple Village of Southgate 15685 Goddard Rd, Southgate, MI 48195, USA | $1,330 | $1,675 | $1.79/ft² | 3.9 (139) | 9 |
| 3 | South Pointe 16505 Grace Ct, Southgate, MI 48195, USA | $1,491 | $1,514 | $1.69/ft² | 4.6 (103) | 3 |
| 4 | Redwood Southgate 11801 Durham Rd, Southgate, MI 48195, USA | $2,499 | $2,499 | -- | 4.6 (164) | 1 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Southgate Apartments & Townhomes
3.8 (571)16700 Quarry Rd, Southgate, MI 48195, USA
Maple Village of Southgate
3.9 (139)15685 Goddard Rd, Southgate, MI 48195, USA
South Pointe
4.6 (103)16505 Grace Ct, Southgate, MI 48195, USA
Redwood Southgate
4.6 (164)11801 Durham Rd, Southgate, MI 48195, USA
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Southgate, MI neighborhoods
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Southgate, MI Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Southgate, MI is $1,386 per month, based on 27 units across 4 apartment communities. Prices range from $799 at Southgate Apartments & Townhomes to $2,499 at Redwood Southgate.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $899/mo | $799/mo | 2 |
| 1 Bed | $1,145/mo | $925/mo | 8 |
| 2 Bed | $1,556/mo | $1,049/mo | 17 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Southgate, MI, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Southgate, MI averages $1,145/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,556/mo. At the local median household income of $64,635, that works out to 26% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Southgate, MI at $1,102/mo. The current tracked market average runs 26% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Southgate, MI while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Southgate, MI?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$55,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,386/mo.
Comfortable income
$67,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($799/mo), you need to earn at least $32,000/year.
Median household income in Southgate, MI is $64,635 , about 3% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Southgate, MI
Overall prices in Southgate, MI runs below the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 98.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Southgate, MI's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,386 |
| Utilities | $400 |
| Groceries | $529 |
| Transportation | $954 |
| Healthcare | $466 |
| Other goods and services | $745 |
| Estimated total | $4,480/mo |
Population
29,551
Median household income
$64,635
Census median rent
$1,102/mo
Census rent burden
27.8%
Median age
39.4
Mean commute
24 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Michigan
How Southgate, MI rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Southgate, MI | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | $1,875 | +35% | +5.1% | 27 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $1,909 | +38% | -4.1% | 17 |
| Lansing, MI | $1,244 | -10% | -2.1% | 16 |
| Auburn Hills, MI | $1,819 | +31% | -4.7% | 15 |
| Livonia, MI | $1,355 | -2% | +4.1% | 12 |
| Sterling Heights, MI | $1,408 | +2% | +7.2% | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Southgate, MI?
The average rent in Southgate, MI is $1,386 per month, based on 27 units across 4 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Southgate, MI?
The median asking rent in Southgate, MI is $1,330 per month, computed from 27 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,386/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Southgate, MI?
The lowest available rent in Southgate, MI starts at $799 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Southgate, MI?
1-bedroom apartments in Southgate, MI average $1,145/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $925/mo across 8 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Southgate, MI?
2-bedroom apartments in Southgate, MI average $1,556/mo. Units start from $1,049/mo across 17 units currently listed.
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