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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 EDINGER APARTMENTS in the Emmons Orchard neighborhood priced from $700. Indian Village Apartments in the Dix-Ford neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Southgate apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
EDINGER APARTMENTSEdinger StudioStudio,1BA$700
Indian Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$800
Southgate Apartments - Southgate, MIThe Meijer1BR,1BA$849
12523 Pennsylvania Rd1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Village On The ParkOne Bedroom Apartments1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southgate, MI and Nearby

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southgate area is the $1.26 price per square foot 2-Bedroom Model at Turnberry Court in the in the Dix-Ford neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Southgate apartment is the Cherrywood I Model at Windsong Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Highlands Estates 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.
Turnberry Court2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.26
Windsong ApartmentsCherrywood I2BR,2BA$0.88
Heritage Glen TownhomesTwin Arbor2BR,1.5BA$0.98
531 Highland St, Unit #2531 Highland St3BR,1BA$1.27
Kings Forest Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.94
St Johns Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Old Goddard Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.11
12523 Pennsylvania Rd1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Huntington House RiverviewOne Bedroom, One Bathroom (Standard)1BR,1BA$1.30
Park Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southgate

What type of rentals are currently available in Southgate?

There are currently 136 Apartments for Rent in Southgate, MI with pricing that ranges from $700 to $4,950. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southgate ranging from $700 to $2,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southgate?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southgate ranges from $700 to $2,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,406.

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