Cheap Homes for Rent in Southgate Neighborhood of Hayward, CA from $800 (6 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 Hayward Village Senior Apartments priced from $1,687. 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
Hayward Village Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,687
Park Place Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,795
Solaris Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southgate, CA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southgate area is the $2.62 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Sunhill Apartments in the in the Hayward Highland neighborhood starting from $2,945. The second greatest value Southgate apartment is the 2x2 B1 Model at Austin Commons starting at $2,680 with a $2.68 price per square foot in the Mt. Eden 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.
Sunhill Apartments3x23BR,2BA$2.62
Austin Commons2x2 B12BR,2BA$2.68
Lund Garden Apartments2 Bed/ 2Bath2BR,2BA$2.50
Jackson Flats2x1 reno 22BR,1BA$2.68
Summit Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.55
Ridgecrest Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.60
Andina Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.61
Peppertree Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.85
Bon Tanna ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.85
Solaris Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.85

Frequently Asked Questions about Southgate

What type of rentals are currently available in Southgate?

There are currently 74 Apartments for Rent in Southgate, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,424 to $4,570. There are also 9 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southgate ranging from $835 to $3,900.

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 $835 to $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,453.

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