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Coastal Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coastal Villas

5339 DosherSouthport, NC 28461
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Riverwood
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$1,478 - $2,784

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Base Rent$1,478 - $2,784
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Riverwood

3510 Corder DrWilmington, NC 28412
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Element Barclay
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$1,510 - $2,392

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Base Rent$1,510 - $2,392
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Element Barclay

1605 Barclay Point BlvdWilmington, NC 28412
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$1,250 - $1,950
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302 Canal Dr

Carolina BeachNC28428

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Southport, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southport Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Southport, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Veterans Park in the The Cape Cypress Island neighborhood priced from $996. Braxton Place in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,178. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Southport apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Veterans Park1 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom1BR,1BA$996
Braxton PlaceAirlie1BR,1BA$1,178
Antiqua ApartmentsBurke2BR,2BA$1,207
Crosswinds212BR,1BA$1,215
Coastal Villas2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,253
Tesla ParkArlington1BR,1BA$1,269
Willow GlenBradley2BR,2BA$1,340
Arbor TraceAzalea II1BR,1BA$1,381
Hawthorne at Pine ForestAvail1BR,1BA$1,399
Ascend Brunswick VillageA11BR,1BA$1,413

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southport, NC and Nearby

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southport area is the $1.46 price per square foot C2B Model at Riverwood in the in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood starting from $2,678. The second greatest value Southport apartment is the Catawba Exterior Model at Townes at Park Place starting at $1,949 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Pine Valley East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southport apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
RiverwoodC2B3BR,3.5BA$1.46
Townes at Park PlaceCatawba Exterior3BR,2.5BA$1.29
Arboretum at Brunswick VillagePEARSON3BR,2.5BA$1.41
Ansley Park3A3BR,2BA$1.51
Townes at PriorC13BR,2BA$1.35
Carolina CrossingThe Efficient3BR,2BA$1.42
Still Meadow VillageTHE PROMENADE3BR,2BA$1.41
Belle MeadeThe Prentice2BR,2BA$1.38
Willow GlenBradley2BR,2BA$1.43
Coastal Villas2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.51

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Proximity Watermark listed at $1,470.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southport Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southport Apartment is $996 at Veterans Park.

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 $1,159 at Veterans Park.

What is the most affordable Southport Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southport Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Crosswinds and starts from $1,559.

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