
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Southgate, MI from $700 (72 Rentals)
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Southgate Park Apartments and Townhomes

Fountain Park South Apartments

Fountain Park North - Southgate, MI

Overbrook Village Apartments

The Reserve at Southgate

The Bank Tower Apartments

The Meadows of Southgate - a 55+ Community

LA COLONNADE APARTMENTS

OLD TOWNE VILLA, LLC
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Village on the Park

South Pointe

EDINGER APARTMENTS

1665 Pagel Ave

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14555 Champaign Rd, Unit 207

Harrison Street Apartments

Indian Village Apartments

Kings Forest Apartments

426 Oak St
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Huntington House Apartments

Windsong Apartments

Park Place Apartments

Greentrees Apartments

San Dee Townhomes

Total Monthly Price
2237 Moore Rd, Unit 18 b

Heritage Glen Townhomes

Residences On Penn - Riverview, MI

1778 Goddard Rd

11435 Old Goddard Rd
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Century Square Townhomes

Poet Place Apartments

332 Goddard Rd

Jamestown Village Apartments

Garages-413 Saint John-Wyandotte

Woodcreek Manor Apartments

London Moore Apartments

Allen Pointe Apartments

Bella Vista Apartments

12523 Pennsylvania Rd
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4297 Quarry St

1354-1374 Goddard

19250 Wick Rd

1778 Oak Apartments

McLain Apartments

939 James St- SRM

St Johns Apartments

580 Harrison Blvd

4182 Drouillard St

Champaign Garden Apartments
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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 | $1,096 | $700 | $1,395 |
| Cheap Southgate 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,188 | $849 | $2,595 |
| Cheap Southgate 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,336 | $950 | $3,795 |
| Cheap Southgate 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,309 | $1,300 | $1,600 |
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Southgate, MI Local Guide
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Cheapest Available Southgate Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Southgate, MI is a Studio unit found at Garages-413 Saint John-Wyandotte in the Downtown Lincoln Park neighborhood priced from $125. EDINGER APARTMENTS in the Huntington neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Southgate apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garages-413 Saint John-Wyandotte | Garages-413 Saint John-Wyandotte - 6 | Studio,1BA | $125 |
| EDINGER APARTMENTS | Edinger Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| London Moore Apartments | London Moore Apartments - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
| Southgate Apartments & Townhomes | The Superior | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| 292 Mill St | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Southgate Park Apartments and Townhomes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Harrison Street Apartments | Upper Level 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| 1665 Pagel Ave | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| 1778 Oak Apartments | 1778 Oak Apartments - Unit... | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Indian Village Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southgate, MI
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southgate area is the $1.00 price per square foot Twin Arbor Model at Heritage Glen Townhomes in the in the South Dearborn Heights neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Southgate apartment is the Walt Model at Poet Place Apartments starting at $1,122 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Huntington 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 | $1.00 |
| Poet Place Apartments | Walt | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 939 James St- SRM | 939 James St- SRM - 12 | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 1665 Pagel Ave | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| 2237 Moore Rd, Unit 18 b | 2237 Moore Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 1778 Oak Apartments | 1778 Oak Apartments - Unit... | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 360 Walnut Apartments | 360 Walnut Apartments - Unit... | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| London Moore Apartments | London Moore Apartments - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| 292 Mill St | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Garages-413 Saint John-Wyandotte | Garages-413 Saint John-Wyandotte - 6 | Studio ,1BA | $1.04 |
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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
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southgate?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southgate is at Garages-413 Saint John-Wyandotte listed at $125.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southgate Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southgate Apartment is $765 at London Moore Apartments.
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 $950 at Southgate Park Apartments and Townhomes.
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.
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