What is the average apartment size in Southgate?

The average size for a Southgate, KY apartment is 803 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Southgate?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Southgate is $1,200 per month, a 8.23% increase from last year’s average of $1,109.

What is the average apartment size in Southgate?

The typical apartment in Southgate offers about 803 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Southgate, KY Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Southgate?

The typical rent budget in Southgate ranges from to per month, with 37% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Southgate?

In Southgate, 43% of households rent while 57% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 21, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Southgate is $1,200, a 8.23% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,109.

One-bedroom apartments provide 616 square feet for $953, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,360 offer 927 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,147 sq ft) for $1,523, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Southgate, KY

Last updated: October 21, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,200	803 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$953	616 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,360	927 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,523	1,147 sq. ft.

Southgate, KY rent trends

Rental prices in Southgate, KY have increased by 8.23% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,109 to $1,200.

What's the typical rent budget in Southgate, KY?

The largest share of rentals in Southgate, KY (37%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Southgate, KY?

714 or 43% of the households in Southgate, KY are renter-occupied while 936 or 57% are owner-occupied.

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How Southgate Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Southgate	$1,200
Covington	$1,566
Newport	$1,493
Florence	$1,402
Louisville	$1,317
Ft Mitchell	$1,191
Shelbyville	$1,149
Richmond	$967
Lexington	$1,347
Norwood, OH	$1,883
Erlanger, KY	$1,372
Independence, KY	$1,413
Cincinnati, OH	$1,452
Union, OH	$1,334

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Southgate apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.