
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Southgate, MI from $700 (42 Rentals)
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Southgate Park Apartments and Townhomes

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The Reserve at Southgate

Fountain Park South Apartments

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Village On The Park

Fountain Park North - Southgate, MI

Overbrook Village Apartments

The Meadows of Southgate - a 55+ Community
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LA COLONNADE APARTMENTS

OLD TOWNE VILLA, LLC

EDINGER APARTMENTS

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3006 9th St, Unit 9th Unit 3

12523 Pennsylvania Rd

Harrison Street Apartments

1665 Pagel Ave
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Kings Forest Apartments

Indian Village Apartments

Huntington House Apartments

Windsong Apartments

Old Goddard Apartments

Greentrees Apartments - Riverview, MI

Heritage Glen Townhomes

San Dee Townhomes
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1730 Goddard Rd

Huron River Wyandotte Apartments

Residences On Penn - Riverview, MI

Jamestown Village Apartments

1155 Maple St, Unit 2F

London Moore Apartments

Woodcreek Manor Apartments

Allen Pointe Apartments
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Bella Vista Apartments

4297 Quarry St

1354-1374 Goddard

McLain Apartments

St Johns Apartments

1803 Saint Johns Blvd

Champaign Garden Apartments

Park Place Apartments
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Huron River Allen Park

Ziegler Apartments
Southgate, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southgate?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Southgate Studio Apartments | $942 | $700 | $1,200 |
| Cheap Southgate 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,086 | $850 | $2,000 |
| Cheap Southgate 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,298 | $920 | $2,800 |
| Cheap Southgate 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,308 | $1,300 | $1,600 |
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Cheapest Available Southgate Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Southgate, MI is a Studio unit found at EDINGER APARTMENTS in the Huntington neighborhood priced from $700. 12523 Pennsylvania Rd in the Huntington neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Southgate apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDINGER APARTMENTS | Edinger Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| 12523 Pennsylvania Rd | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| 1665 Pagel Ave | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Harrison Street Apartments | Upper Level 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Kings Forest Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| Indian Village Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Southgate Apartments - Southgate, MI | The Mackinac | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Huntington House Apartments | One Bedroom, One Bathroom (Junior) | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Fountain Park South Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $940 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southgate, MI
As of February 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southgate area is the $0.96 price per square foot Twin Arbor Model at Heritage Glen Townhomes in the in the South Dearborn Heights neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Southgate apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Kings Forest Apartments starting at $990 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Fort 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Glen Townhomes | Twin Arbor | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.96 |
| Kings Forest Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| Century Square Townhomes | 2 Bed Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.11 |
| Old Goddard Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Huron River Wyandotte Apartments | Upgraded+ 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 1730 Goddard Rd | Upgraded+ 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| 1155 Maple St, Unit 2F | 1155 Maple St | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 1665 Pagel Ave | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| 12523 Pennsylvania Rd | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 292 Mill St | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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Best Local Schools in Southgate, MI
Allen Elementary School
Southgate Anderson High School
Davidson Middle School
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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 $850 at 12523 Pennsylvania Rd.
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 $990 at Kings Forest Apartments.
What is the most affordable Southgate Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Southgate Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at San Dee Townhomes and starts from $1,300.
Expert Rental Resources
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