Cheap Homes for Rent in Southgate Neighborhood of Hayward, CA from $2,700 (5 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Southgate Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southgate area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Majestic priced from $1,724. Park Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Southgate apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Majestic1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,724
Park Place Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,795
Fletcher TowersOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southgate, CA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southgate area is the $2.75 price per square foot 2x2 B1 Model at Austin Commons in the in the Mt. Eden neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Southgate apartment is the 25684 Spring Dr Model at 25684 Spring Dr, Unit D starting at $2,475 with a $2.48 price per square foot in the Hayward Highland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southgate apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Austin Commons2x2 B12BR,2BA$2.75
25684 Spring Dr, Unit D25684 Spring Dr2BR,2BA$2.48
Sunhill Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.69
Lord Tennyson ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.22
Amador VillageMagnolia1BR,1BA$2.71
Ridgecrest Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.60
Walnut Hills Apartments1 Bedroom with Den1BR,1BA$2.61
Andina Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.53
Lund Garden Apartments1 Bed/ 1Bath1BR,1BA$2.53
The Majestic1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.76

Frequently Asked Questions about Southgate

What type of rentals are currently available in Southgate?

There are currently 75 Apartments for Rent in Southgate, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,627 to $6,788. There are also 6 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southgate ranging from $2,700 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southgate?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southgate ranges from $2,700 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,212.

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