What is the average apartment size in Southern Gateway?

The average size for a Southern Gateway, VA apartment is 966 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 Southern Gateway?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Southern Gateway is $1,819 per month, a 0.63% increase from last year’s average of $1,807.

What is the average apartment size in Southern Gateway?

The typical apartment in Southern Gateway offers about 966 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Southern Gateway, VA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Southern Gateway?

The typical rent budget in Southern Gateway ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 59% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Southern Gateway?

In Southern Gateway, 65% of households rent while 35% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Southern Gateway is $1,819, a 0.63% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,807.

One-bedroom apartments provide 794 square feet for $1,576, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,800 offer 980 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Southern Gateway, VA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,819	966 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,576	794 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,800	980 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Southern Gateway, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Southern Gateway, VA have increased by 0.63% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,807 to $1,819.

What's the typical rent budget in Southern Gateway, VA?

The largest share of rentals in Southern Gateway, VA (59%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Southern Gateway, VA?

585 or 65% of the households in Southern Gateway, VA are renter-occupied while 317 or 35% are owner-occupied.

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How Southern Gateway Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Southern Gateway	$1,819
Fairfax	$2,381
Arlington	$2,664
Henrico	$1,599
Alexandria	$2,185
Richmond	$1,573
Fredericksburg	$1,891
Newport News	$1,405
Norfolk	$1,557
Charlottesville	$2,073
Virginia Beach	$1,738
Lake Ridge	$1,961
Yorkshire	$1,892
Cherry Hill	$1,797

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 Southern Gateway 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.