Fee Guide Southgate

Welcome to Southgate! We prioritize transparency about the fees you may encounter as a resident to help you choose a home that fits your budget. Below, you'll find a clear list of initial and monthly costs that are in addition to the base rent. Our goal is to make your living experience enjoyable and financially manageable. Please review these fees to understand your potential financial commitments fully.

*NOTE: SOME COSTS MAY CHANGE MONTH TO MONTH, LIKE UTILITIES.

Initial Costs

Application Fee Application Fee
$35
Per applicant over 18 years of age
Security Deposit Security Deposit
$500
Refundable
Admin Fee Admin Fee
$249
Non-Refundable
Initial Pet Fees Initial Pet Fees
$50-$60
Pets are allowed, this fee is non-refundable
Initial Additional Deposits Initial Additional Deposits
$200 Non-Refundable Pet
Additional deposits are refundable. *A $200 additional deposit is required for pets.
Utility Billing Set Up Fee Utility Billing Set Up Fee
$15
Billed by 3rd party
Pet Screening Pet Screening
$30 Annually
Pet screening is required as a part of the application process. If you have applied, you must create your profile with Pet Screening. This is a requirement EVEN if you do not have a pet. Exceptions for legally documented service animals or emotional support pets. Pet owners are required to pick up their pets' feces, and failure to do so will be the basis for eviction.

Monthly Fixed and Variable Costs

Base Rent Base Rent
Your rent amount
Billed Monthly
Water Water
Based on formula; ratio billing and usage
Billed by 3rd party
Sewer Sewer
Based on formula; ratio billing and usage
Billed by 3rd party
Trash Trash
Based on formula; ratio billing and usage
Billed by 3rd party
Hot Water Usage Hot Water Usage
Based on formula; ratio billing and usage
If applicable; billed by 3rd party
Electric Electric
Based on usage
Billed directly by provider
Gas Gas
Based on usage
Billed directly by provider
Parking Parking
$30
Due with base rent each month
Utility Billing Fee (Monthly) Utility Billing Fee (Monthly)
$5.92
Billed by 3rd party

Optional Fees

Pet DNA Test Kit Pet DNA Test Kit
$50
Per pet
Pet Fees Pet Fees
$200
Pets are allowed, this fee is non-refundable
Additional Deposits Additional Deposits
$200
Additional deposits are refundable. *An additional deposit is required for pets.
Pet Rent Pet Rent
$50-$60
$50 for pets <50lbs; $60 for pets >50lbs
Storage Rent Storage Rent
$150 - $180
Garage
Damage Waiver (in lieu of renters insurance) Damage Waiver (in lieu of renters insurance)
$14
Foxen Liability Insurance (automatically enrolled unless renter provides proof of own insurance)

Online Payment Options

echeck / ACH echeck / ACH
$0
Per transaction
Debit Card Debit Card
$4.99
Per transaction
Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover) Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover)
3% of amount processed
Per transaction

Avoidable Fees

Late Fees Late Fees
10% of Base Rent
Rent is late at 5pm on the 5th of each month
Service of Notice Fee Service of Notice Fee
$25 per notice
Month to Month Fees Month to Month Fees
$200 + Market Rate Rent
per month