What is the average apartment size in Southgate?

The average size for a Southgate, KY apartment is 813 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Southgate?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Southgate is $1,256 per month, a 0.89% increase from last years average of $1,245.

What is the average apartment size in Southgate?

The typical apartment in Southgate offers about 813 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Southgate, KY Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Southgate?

The typical rent budget in Southgate ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 50% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Southgate?

In Southgate, 41% of households rent while 59% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 10, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Southgate is $1,256, a 0.89% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,245.

One-bedroom apartments provide 680 square feet for $1,176, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,320 offer 931 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,147 sq ft) for $1,523, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Southgate, KY

Last updated: April 10, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,256	813 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,176	680 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,320	931 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,523	1,147 sq. ft.

Southgate, KY rent trends

Rental prices in Southgate, KY have increased by 0.89% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,245 to $1,256.

What's the typical rent budget in Southgate, KY?

The largest share of rentals in Southgate, KY (50%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Southgate, KY?

708 or 41% of the households in Southgate, KY are renter-occupied while 1,027 or 59% are owner-occupied.

How Southgate Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Southgate	$1,256
Louisville	$1,309
Lexington	$1,354
Richmond	$989
Florence	$1,415
Covington	$1,527
Shepherdsville	$1,481
Erlanger	$1,422
Ft Mitchell	$1,205
Newport	$1,499
Shelbyville	$1,174
Cincinnati, OH	$1,467
Union, OH	$1,339
Dayton, KY	$1,828
Independence, KY	$1,454
Reading, OH	$1,205
Crescent Springs, KY	$1,097
Milford, OH	$1,181
Norwood, OH	$1,873
Fort Thomas, KY	$1,167
Park Hills, KY	$1,131

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Southgate apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.