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Rental Market Trends in South Gate, CA

What is the average rent in South Gate, CA?

$1,582/month

Average Rent

481 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in South Gate, CA is $1,582 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,628/month, which means South Gate rent prices are 3% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in South Gate, you can expect to pay about $1,395 per month for a studio, $1,582 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,926 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,825 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,395/month
461 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,582/month
481 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,926/month
643 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,825/month
945 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,890/month
210 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,859/month
432 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,091/month
1,151 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,209/month
1,381 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in South Gate, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1%, which averages out to $15 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in South Gate, CA
Last Updated June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in South Gate, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
24% $700 - $1,000/month
48% $1,001 - $1,500/month
21% $1,501 - $2,000/month
6% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in South Gate?

Based on current rent prices, Hollydale is the most affordable neighborhood in South Gate.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hollydale
$2,320/month
793 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in South Gate?

Based on current rent prices, Hollydale is the most expensive neighborhood in South Gate.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hollydale
$2,320/month
793 Sq Ft

Which South Gate neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in South Gate with the most apartments available is Hollydale .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hollydale
$2,320/month
793 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in South Gate, CA?

Because the average rent in South Gate is $1,582, you’ll want to make about $5,273 per month or $63,276 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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South Gate, CA

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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