What is the average rent in South Gate?

Current residents of South Gate pay a median rent of $3,501/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases. Fairway has too few available listings here to state an asking rent.

What income do I need to rent in South Gate?

At the 30% rule, the $3,501/mo median that current residents of South Gate pay (Census estimate) takes about $140,040 a year in gross income. Asking rents for homes available now can be higher. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in South Gate?

20% of South Gate's 428 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in South Gate right now?

1 rental is available in South Gate right now, across the 1 rental property Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is South Gate cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), South Gate's $3,501/mo median is 32% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in South Gate, priced and graded.

Current residents of South Gate pay a median of $3,501/mo (Census estimate) — 32% above the SF Bay Area average and 150% above the national one. 20% of the 428 people here rent. Fairway tracks 1 South Gate property across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in South Gate?

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
2 Bedroom	$3,995/mo	100%	1	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for South Gate, computed at page load. Availability refreshed continuously.

Rent affordability

Household income

$/yr

Comfortable is the 30% rule; landlords here typically require 2.5–3× the monthly rent in gross income.

Who rents in South Gate

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in South Gate pay in rent (Census data).

$2,000+

100%

Is South Gate a good place to live?

Yes: South Gate grades A+ overall — strongest on public schools, weakest on cost of living.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsA+

Cost of LivingC-

Safety—

NightlifeA

Outdoor ActivitiesA+

WalkabilityA+

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

South Gate—1A+

Evergreen Park—1A+

Old Palo Alto$6,8005A+

Professorville—2A+

College Terrace—1A+

University South$5,23341A+

Ventura$4,91017A+

Leland Manor—2A+

Community Center$10,1004A+

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for South Gate.

Population428

Median Income$250K

White

74%

Asian

21%

Two or More

Commute & Transportation

How residents of South Gate get to work.

Drive Alone44%

Walk/Bike27%

Work from Home19%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in South Gate.

Home Types

Single Family

86%

Small Apt Building

10%

Townhouse

Home Age

2000–Present

34%

1960–1979

1940–1959

12%

Before 1939

46%

Renting in South Gate, explained

What is the average rent in South Gate?: Current residents of South Gate pay a median rent of $3,501/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases. Fairway has too few available listings here to state an asking rent.
Is South Gate a good place to live?: Yes: South Gate grades A+ overall — strongest on public schools, weakest on cost of living.
What income do I need to rent in South Gate?: At the 30% rule, the $3,501/mo median that current residents of South Gate pay (Census estimate) takes about $140,040 a year in gross income. Asking rents for homes available now can be higher. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in South Gate?: 20% of South Gate's 428 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in South Gate right now?: 1 rental is available in South Gate right now, across the 1 rental property Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is South Gate cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), South Gate's $3,501/mo median is 32% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

The honest answers.

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