Cheap Apartments for Rent in Southgate, KY from $500 (26 Rentals)

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Royal Cove
$1,045 - $1,250
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Royal Cove

200 Water Works RdFort Thomas, KY 41075
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The Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Manor

20-40 Pleasant AveFort Thomas, KY 41075
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Inverness Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Inverness Apartments

702 Inverness PlFort Thomas, KY 41075
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Churchill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Churchill Apartments

1407 Grand AveFort Thomas, KY 41071
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522-524 Garrard St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

522-524 Garrard St.

522-524 Garrard StCovington, KY 41011
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Oaks of Newport
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oaks of Newport

1161-1163 Waterworks RdNewport, KY 41071

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River's Edge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

River's Edge

1028 Greenup StCovington, KY 41011
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742 S Fort Thomas Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

742 S Fort Thomas Ave

742 S Fort Thomas AveFort Thomas, KY 41075
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Southgate, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southgate Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Southgate, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Royal Cove in the California neighborhood priced from $1,045. Barkley Ridge Apartments in the California neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Southgate apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Royal Cove1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,045
Barkley Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath B2BR,1BA$1,050
Gettysburg SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,090
Flats on the Row1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,129
The School Haus1/1.001BR,1BA$1,145
Vista Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,149
Pike Place KY Apartments and Townhomes1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,195
Highland RidgeSunset1BR,1BA$1,210

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southgate, KY

As of February 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southgate area is the $1.51 price per square foot Telluride Model at Aspen Pines in the in the Northern Kentucky neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value Southgate apartment is the 208 E 9th St Model at 208 E 9th St, Unit #1 starting at $1,500 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Northern Kentucky 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.
Aspen PinesTelluride2BR,2BA$1.51
208 E 9th St, Unit #1208 E 9th St2BR,1BA$1.25
217 W 11th St, Unit 3217 W 11th St2BR,1BA$1.27
1515 Holman Ave, Unit 21515 Holman Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
City View ApartmentsHighland cv with Balcony2BR,1.5BA$1.57
The Overlook at Ft. Thomas2 Bedroom, 2 Bath - 950SqFt2BR,2BA$1.38
332 E 9th St, Unit 1332 E 9th St1BR,1BA$1.34
Barkley Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.46
Vista Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Gettysburg SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southgate Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southgate Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southgate Apartment is $1,045 at Royal Cove.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southgate Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southgate is starting from $1,050 at Barkley Ridge Apartments.

What is the most affordable Southgate Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southgate Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Aspen Pines and starts from $1,850.

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