Apartments for Rent in Southgate, MI

Prices and availability in Southgate, MI were last updated on 21 May 2026.

The best apartments in Southgate, MI are: Fountain Park North - Southgate, MI, Village On The Park, Fountain Park South - Southgate, Southgate Apartments and South Pointe.

The average rent in Southgate, MI is $1,048.

The price range for a studio apartment in Southgate, MI is between $849 and $1,099.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Southgate, MI is between $899 and $1,760.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Southgate, MI is between $930 and $2,842.

In Southgate, 33% of the residents are renting compared to 67% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 18% of Southgate's rentals, 59% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 22% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Southgate are about 44 years old, on average. Of these, 4% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 4 stories. About 89% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and 11% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Southgate are around 5% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 47% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 48% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.