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Average Rent in Southgate, MI

4 apartment buildings, 27 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.

Avg Rent

$1,363/mo

median $1,249

market average

Cheapest

$799/mo

Southgate Apartments & Townhomes

Properties

4

tracked daily

Units

27

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Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 4 properties in Southgate, MI.

Average Rent by Property

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Rent by Bedroom Count

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Southgate, MI Rent Prices

All 4 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

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Southgate, MI neighborhoods

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Southgate, MI Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Southgate, MI is $1,363 per month, based on 27 units across 4 apartment communities. Prices range from $799 at Southgate Apartments & Townhomes to $2,236 at Redwood Southgate.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $832/mo $799/mo 3
1 Bed $981/mo $849/mo 6
2 Bed $1,560/mo $1,024/mo 17
3 Bed $1,899/mo $1,899/mo 1

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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 $1,363/mo.

Comfortable income

$65,000/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.

Cost of living in Southgate, MI

We only have live rent data for Southgate, MI so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $1,363
Estimated total $1,363/mo

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 are refreshed annually.

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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 $1,995 +46% +5.2% 16
Auburn Hills, MI $2,327 +71% -3.8% 15
Lansing, MI $1,429 +5% +4.5% 14
Ann Arbor, MI $2,057 +51% -6.1% 13
Livonia, MI $1,260 -8% -2.8% 11
Sterling Heights, MI $1,503 +10% -7.9% 11

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Southgate, MI?

The average rent in Southgate, MI is $1,363 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 $1,249 per month, computed from 27 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,363/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 $981/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $849/mo across 6 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Southgate, MI?

2-bedroom apartments in Southgate, MI average $1,560/mo. Units start from $1,024/mo across 17 units currently listed.

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