What's the average rent in South Gate, CA?

Rental Market Trends in South Gate, CA

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in South Gate, CA is $2,070 per month, which is 8% higher than the national average rent of $1,910 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,070

8.9%$170 increase month-over-month

3.5%$70 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$1,929

HOUSES

$2,950

TOWNHOUSES

$1,683

As of May 2026, townhomes are the most affordable rental option in South Gate, CA at $1,683 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,950 per month. Apartments average $1,929 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,795
2 Bedrooms	$2,595
3 Bedrooms	$3,500
4 Bedrooms	$1,334
All	$2,150

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in South Gate, CA is $1,795 per month, followed by $2,595 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,500 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $1,334 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$2,778
3 Bedrooms	$3,800
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$1,683

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in South Gate, CA is $2,778 per month, followed by $3,800 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,775
2 Bedrooms	$2,500
3 Bedrooms	$3,500
4 Bedrooms	$1,334
All	$2,000

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in South Gate, CA is $1,775 per month, followed by $2,500 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,500 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,334 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,796
2 Bedrooms	$2,900
3 Bedrooms	$3,400
4 Bedrooms	$4,500
All	$3,200

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in South Gate, CA is $1,796 per month, followed by $2,900 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,400 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,500 for a 4 bedroom house.