
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Southport, CA from $900 (38 Rentals)
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Clarendon House

River Parkway Apartments

Kind West

Sunset Village Apartments

The Montecito

The Riverview (55+)

The Hardin

Kind Downtown
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Governor's Square Apartments

MAKER

Kinect at Southport

Pioneer Towers Senior Apartment Community

Maple 2

850 on the Avenue

The Bernice

Fremont Mews

Maven on Broadway
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Ice House Midtown

Capitol Towers - Luxury Midrise

The Foundry

Edge

980 Central

Capitol Yards

The M.A.Y. Building
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The Thayer

Riverbend Apartments — Where Comfort Meets Convenience.

Huntington Apartments

1930 Merkley Ave

3413 Delphinium Way

634 Williams St

2913 Claudia Ct
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Southport, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southport?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southport Studio Apartments | $1,658 | $957 | $2,350 |
| Southport 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,089 | $1,020 | $4,200 |
| Southport 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,547 | $1,550 | $5,520 |
| Southport 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,977 | $2,270 | $3,299 |
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Cheapest Available Southport Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Southport, CA is a Studio unit found at Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years + in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood priced from $957. Riverbend Apartments — Where Comfort Meets Convenience. in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Southport apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years + | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $957 |
| Riverbend Apartments — Where Comfort Meets Convenience. | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| Kind West | Kind West Studio w/ Mezzanine | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| The Riverview (55+) | Studio (Renovated) | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| The Hardin | Studio with Den | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Sunset Village Apartments | 1BR Renovation | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| The Montecito | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Kind Downtown | Kind DT Studio w/Mezzanine | Studio,1BA | $1,441 |
| Governor's Square Apartments | Irwin | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| MAKER | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,549 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southport, CA and Nearby
As of January 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southport area is the $1.88 price per square foot Harbor Model at Monticello at Southport in the in the Upper Land Park neighborhood starting from $2,317. The second greatest value Southport apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at MAKER starting at $2,599 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the Downtown Sacramento neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southport apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello at Southport | Harbor | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
| MAKER | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| Maple 2 | B | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| The M.A.Y. Building | Floor Plan Three | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| 850 on the Avenue | 1x1L | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| River Parkway Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| The Montecito | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| The Hardin | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Riverbend Apartments — Where Comfort Meets Convenience. | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.41 |
| Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years + | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $2.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southport Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southport?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southport is at Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years + listed at $957.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southport Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southport Apartment is $1,020 at Ping Yuen Senior Community - 55 years +.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southport Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southport is starting from $1,550 at Maple 2.
What is the most affordable Southport Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Southport Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Meadowbrook Apartments and starts from $2,270.
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