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Cheapest Available South Gate Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Gate, CA is a Studio unit found at Bella Vista Senior Apartments in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $1,275. 7110-7112 Malabar St in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Gate apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bella Vista Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,275
7110-7112 Malabar St1x1Studio,1BA$1,700
Kalmia Rose at Jordan Downs1 Bed 1 Bath Style E1BR,1BA$1,732
Town Center TerraceOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Grandview Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,775
The Bryant0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,795
Indiana Avenue Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,795
The Exotic IsleStudio (ALL Utilities Included)Studio,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Gate, CA

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Gate area is the $1.57 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 3745 Imperial Hwy. in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value South Gate apartment is the 4312 Elizabeth St Model at 4312 Elizabeth St, Unit 4312-20 starting at $2,995 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Gate apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3745 Imperial Hwy.2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.57
4312 Elizabeth St, Unit 4312-204312 Elizabeth St3BR,2BA$2.50
Downey Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.48
San Marcos Village ApartmentsThe Balboa1BR,1BA$1.93
4300 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Unit B4300 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd2BR,1BA$2.33
8903 Beach St, Unit 1/28903 Beach St1BR,1BA$2.00
Richfield ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.51
7110-7112 Malabar St1x1Studio ,1BA$2.27
3330 Sequoia Dr, Unit B3330 Sequoia Dr1BR,1BA$2.40
Indiana Avenue Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Gate

What type of rentals are currently available in South Gate?

There are currently 2844 Apartments for Rent in South Gate, CA with pricing that ranges from $832 to $5,600. There are also 70 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Gate ranging from $1,350 to $5,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Gate?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Gate ranges from $1,350 to $5,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,976.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Gate?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Gate range from $2,500 to $5,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,900 to $5,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,500.

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