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Average Rent in Southgate 48195 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Southgate 48195, Southgate, MI. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,133/mo
Lowest Available
$849/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
11
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Southgate 48195
3 listed units across 1 building offering 1 bed units in Southgate 48195 dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $39/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Pointe | Unit 3, One Bedroom | $1,264 | $1,222 | $42 |
| South Pointe | Unit 2, One Bedroom | $1,259 | $1,221 | $38 |
| South Pointe | Unit 1, One Bedroom | $1,283 | $1,246 | $37 |
Southgate 48195 vs Southgate, MI Average
Southgate 48195 is cheaper than the Southgate, MI average by $204/mo (15%). The citywide average is $1,337/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Southgate 48195?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Southgate 48195 is $1,133 per month across 3 apartment communities and 11 available units.
The most affordable option is Southgate Apartments & Townhomes starting at $849/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,133/mo.
Prices range from $849 to $1,455 per month. The most common price point is the $800 range, where 5 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Southgate 48195
Rent Prices by Apartment in Southgate 48195
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate Apartments & Townhomes | $849/mo | $924/mo | 5 | 3.8 |
| South Pointe | $1,221/mo | $1,230/mo | 3 | 4.6 |
| Maple Village of Southgate | $1,330/mo | $1,385/mo | 3 | 3.9 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$45,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,133/mo.
Comfortable income
$54,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($849/mo), you need to earn at least $34,000/year.
Cost of living in Southgate 48195
We only have live rent data for Southgate 48195 so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,133 |
| Estimated total | $1,133/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
Google Search Trends for Southgate 48195 Apartments
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