
Cheap Homes for Rent in Southgate Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA from $1,100 (17 Rentals)
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Southgate, Palo Alto, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Southgate?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southgate 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,813 | $3,100 | $6,500 |
Southgate 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,526 | $5,500 | $10,000+ |
Southgate 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $9,292 | $7,900 | $10,000+ |
Southgate 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $24,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
Southgate 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $20,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
Southgate 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $19,500 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southgate Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA.
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Cheapest Available Southgate Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southgate area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at Woodland Park priced from $1,750. Woodland Arms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,275. Here are the most affordable Southgate apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Woodland Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
Woodland Arms | Unit 302 | Studio,1BA | $2,275 |
Briarwood Manor | 2 bedroom ; 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,450 |
Parker Palo Alto | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,795 |
Palo Alto Plaza Apartments | Junior | Studio,1BA | $3,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southgate, CA
As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southgate area is the $3.70 price per square foot 3BR Model at Park Plaza in the in the Duveneck neighborhood starting from $5,500. The second greatest value Southgate apartment is the Redwood Model at MV Apartments starting at $5,937 with a $5.97 price per square foot in the Old Los Altos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southgate apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Park Plaza | 3BR | 3BR,2BA | $3.70 |
MV Apartments | Redwood | 2BR,2BA | $5.97 |
Briarwood Manor | 2 bedroom ; 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
Springline | 2Bed/2Bath C - Signature | 2BR,2BA | $9.27 |
Parker Palo Alto | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $4.12 |
Midtown Apartments | 2-Bedrooms, 1-Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.71 |
Palo Alto Plaza Apartments | Junior | Studio ,1BA | $5.84 |
Woodland Arms | Unit 302 | Studio ,1BA | $4.55 |
Woodland Park | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.74 |
Mia Palo Alto | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $7.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Southgate
What type of rentals are currently available in Southgate?
There are currently 795 Apartments for Rent in Southgate, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,433 to $10,540. There are also 87 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southgate ranging from $3,100 to $24,000.
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 $3,100 to $24,000 with an average monthly rent of $12,681.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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