Southgate Homes for Rent

Southgate, a leafy suburb in south Garland, offers a quiet, small-town feel with access to big-city amenities. Located four miles from Downtown Garland, Southgate features locally owned shops and restaurants, miles of parkland, and highly ranked schools. The neighborhood is served by the Garland Independent School District, with Roach Elementary being a highly rated option. Shopping and dining are concentrated around Northwest Highway, West Centerville Road, and Interstate 635, featuring businesses like NoahCo Roofing, Elegancia Beauty Family Salon, and Victors Pet Grooming. Local dining highlights include Cuquita’s Restaurant, Taqueria La Jaliciense, and The Beef House American Food. Essential stores like Winco, Dollar Tree, and Walmart are conveniently located within the neighborhood, with additional shopping at Meadow Creek Square, Plaza Garland, and Whiterock Marketplace. Southgate is characterized by ranch-style homes and some two-story traditional brick houses, with most built in the late 1960s. Home sizes range from 1,600 to 3,000 square feet, with townhouses available on the western side. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, and homes typically sell faster than the national average. Residents enjoy proximity to parks such as the 2-acre Buddy Graham Park, 17-acre Wynne Park, and the expansive 230-acre Duck Creek Greenbelt, which features the longest continuous trail in the county. Meadowcreek Branch Park and Lake Ray Hubbard offer additional recreational opportunities. Southgate is well-connected with major thoroughfares like Interstate 635 and State Highway 78, providing easy access to Dallas, Plano, and the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Public transportation is available via Dallas Area Rapid Transit, with bus stops along Northwest Highway.