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Southgate

Pop. 3,717·19th most expensive in Kentucky·Rental market data updated monthly for Southgate, KY
Median rent (all units)
$1,447/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+10.7%
vs US Median
-$518
Rising (Monthly)
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Southgate · $1,447
More affordable than 79% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
32% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,447/mo, rent takes about 32% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$58,000/yr
Local median income
$54,421/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Southgate's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$799
1 BR
$979
2 BR
$1,150
Research median
$1,150/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,364/yr
At $1,447/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +10.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Southgate, KY is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,717
Median income
$54,421
Median age
36.6
Renters
40.8%
Age distribution
26.2%
22.9%
24.3%
15.3%
Under 1826.2%
18–3422.9%
35–5424.3%
55–6415.3%
65+11.4%
Gender
45.1%
54.9%
Male45.1%
Female54.9%
Race & ethnicity
83.9%
White83.9%
Black11.9%
Hispanic0.8%
Asian1.2%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
25.8%
34.6%
32.9%
No HS diploma6.7%
HS diploma25.8%
Some college34.6%
Bachelor's+32.9%
Housing tenure
59.2%
40.8%
Owner59.2%
Renter40.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Southgate, KY has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,729 → $54,421
up 9.4%
Population
3,660 → 3,717
up 1.6%
Renter share
44.5% → 40.8%
-3.7 pts
Bachelor's+
30.6% → 32.9%
+2.3 pts
Median age
36 → 36.6
+0.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $54,421 today, compared with $49,729 five years earlier. Census counts show Southgate, KY adding about 57 residents over the five-year window, up 1.6% on net. The renter share has eased from 44.5% to 40.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 30.6% to 32.9% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Southgate is $1,447/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $799/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,150/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $979/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($54,421/yr), Southgate ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Southgate an affordable city for renters?

Southgate is considered moderate for renters. At $1,447/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($54,421/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Southgate slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Southgate?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,447/mo in Southgate. The local median household income is $54,421/yr, meaning the typical Southgate household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Southgate?

Rent in Southgate has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Southgate rent compare to other cities in Kentucky?

Southgate is middle-of-the-pack for Kentucky for rent, ranking #19 out of 39 tracked cities at $1,447/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Southgate?

Fort Thomas is nearby and more affordable at $1,402/mo, which is $45 less than Southgate.

What percentage of Southgate residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.8% of Southgate households are renters, while 59.2% are owner-occupied. Southgate leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Southgate rent compare to the national average?

Southgate's median rent of $1,447/mo is $518 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Kentucky, it ranks #19 out of 39 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,447/mo, rent takes ~32% of Southgate's median household income ($54,421/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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