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Southgate, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southgate Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garages-413 Saint John-WyandotteGarages-413 Saint John-Wyandotte - 6Studio,1BA$125
EDINGER APARTMENTSEdinger StudioStudio,1BA$700
London Moore ApartmentsOne Bed | One Bath1BR,1BA$765
Southgate Apartments & TownhomesThe FordStudio,1BA$799
292 Mill St1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southgate, MI and Nearby

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southgate area is the $1.20 price per square foot 443 Elm St Model at 443 Elm St, Unit 443 Elm St in the in the Huntington neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Southgate apartment is the 939 James St- SRM - 11 Model at 939 James St- SRM starting at $899 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Downtown Lincoln Park 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.
443 Elm St, Unit 443 Elm St443 Elm St2BR,1BA$1.20
939 James St- SRM939 James St- SRM - 111BR,1BA$1.06
1665 Pagel Ave1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.09
1778 Oak Apartments1778 Oak Apartments - Unit...1BR,1BA$1.19
360 Walnut Apartments360 Walnut Apartments - Unit...1BR,1BA$1.23
Huntington House ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bathroom (Standard)1BR,1BA$1.27
London Moore ApartmentsOne Bed | One Bath1BR,1BA$1.02
4178-4186 Drouillard St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.32
292 Mill St1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Garages-413 Saint John-WyandotteGarages-413 Saint John-Wyandotte - 6Studio ,1BA$1.04

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southgate

What type of rentals are currently available in Southgate?

There are currently 146 Apartments for Rent in Southgate, MI with pricing that ranges from $700 to $3,795. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southgate ranging from $850 to $3,000.

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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southgate ranges from $850 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,632.

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