Rent in South Gate, CA
A 2-bedroom in South Gate, CA (ZIP 90280) typically rents for about $2,046 a month, with a range of $1,672–$2,420. Owner-occupied homes in Los Angeles County pay about 0.68% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,483 | $1,206–$1,760 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,653 | $1,346–$1,960 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $2,046 | $1,672–$2,420 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $2,597 | $2,123–$3,070 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,864 | $2,288–$3,440 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026) and Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024).
South Gate ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in South Gate, CA?
- About $2,046 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,672–$2,420. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in South Gate, CA?
- About $1,653 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,346–$1,960. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in South Gate, CA?
- About $2,597 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,123–$3,070. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in South Gate, CA?
- About $1,483 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,206–$1,760. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in South Gate, CA?
- About $2,864 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,288–$3,440. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in South Gate, CA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Los Angeles County pay a typical 0.68% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these South Gate rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026) and Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024).