
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Southport, FL from $500 (51 Rentals)
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Lynn Haven Cove Apartments

Cottages by the Bay

Cedar Trace Apartments

Northgate Terrace I

Pinnacle at Hammock Square

Pinnacle at Hammock Place

Andrews Place Apartments

Westwood Village

Stanford Pointe
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1202 Pennsylvania Ave

Turtle Lake

Westshore Palms

Aztec Villa Apartments

Exchange at the Beach

North Bay Landings

Exchange at North Bay

The Reserve at Northshore

Waterstone at Jenks

The Tyde Apartments
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Emerald Park

The Lory of Panama City

MAA Emerald Coast

Eagles Landing Luxury Apartment Homes

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10X Breakfast Point

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10X Panama City Beach

Edgewater Crossings

The Place at Grand Lagoon

The Enclave

Arbor Trace Apartment Homes
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Residences at SweetBay

Legends at Clara

Arbor Landing Mill Bayou

The Kelly at 23rd Luxury Apartments

Arbor Crossing at Mill Bayou

Sea Sound

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Perla

Pointe Grand Panama City

1656 Caleigh Ct

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Covey Homes Grand Lagoon
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Parkview at Lynn Haven

The Arbors @ 15th

Pelican Bay Apartment Homes

Havenwood Garden Apartments

4512 Carla Ln

1309 County Rd 390

8800 Front Beach Rd

Palm Cove Apartments

Watermark at Urban Blu

9110 Sunshine Dr
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Southport, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southport?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Southport Studio Apartments | $1,135 | $895 | $1,390 |
| Cheap Southport 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,410 | $900 | $1,915 |
| Cheap Southport 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,654 | $1,075 | $2,224 |
| Cheap Southport 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,962 | $1,250 | $2,750 |
| Cheap Southport 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,314 | $1,500 | $2,655 |
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Cheapest Available Southport Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Southport, FL is a Studio unit found at Cottages by the Bay priced from $899. Cedar Trace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Southport apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottages by the Bay | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Cedar Trace Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Pinnacle at Hammock Place | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $946 |
| Andrews Place Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $983 |
| Westshore Palms | The Sapphire | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Exchange at the Beach | 1 Bedroom 120% | 1BR,1BA | $1,229 |
| Turtle Lake | The Lakeview | 2BR,2BA | $1,230 |
| Exchange at North Bay | A-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,260 |
| The Reserve at Northshore | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Westwood Village | The Hibiscus | 2BR,1BA | $1,280 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southport, FL
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southport area is the $1.31 price per square foot Palm B Model at Parkview at Lynn Haven in the in the SweetBay neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Southport apartment is the Silver Bell Model at Arbor Trace Apartment Homes starting at $1,559 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the SweetBay 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview at Lynn Haven | Palm B | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.31 |
| Arbor Trace Apartment Homes | Silver Bell | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Waterstone at Jenks | The Onyx | 3BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| The Arbors @ 15th | Oakland | 3BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Pointe Grand Panama City | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| 10X Breakfast Point | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Westwood Village | The Hibiscus | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.28 |
| Andrews Place Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Pinnacle at Hammock Place | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Cedar Trace Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southport Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southport Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southport Apartment is $900 at Cedar Trace Apartments.
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 $1,000 at Cedar Trace Apartments.
What is the most affordable Southport Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Southport Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cedar Trace Apartments and starts from $1,150.
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