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Coastal Villas

5339 DosherSouthport, NC 28461
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Riverwood
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$1,374 - $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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$1,448 - $2,332
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 29

Element Barclay

1605 Barclay Point BlvdWilmington, NC 28412
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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. Crosswinds in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,075. 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
Crosswinds111BR,1BA$1,075
Antiqua ApartmentsArdenStudio,1BA$1,116
Still Meadow VillageTHE DUNNMORE1BR,1BA$1,287
Willow GlenBradley2BR,2BA$1,361
Ascend Brunswick VillageA11BR,1BA$1,414
Townes at PriorB12BR,1BA$1,450
The Keys at 17th StreetDuval2BR,2BA$1,469
Hawthorne at Pine ForestBrio2BR,2BA$1,485
Hawthorne at the PointeThe Topsail1BR,1BA$1,486

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southport, NC and Nearby

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southport area is the $1.28 price per square foot CALI Model at The Landing at Stone Chimney in the in the Brunswick County neighborhood starting from $2,264. 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.
The Landing at Stone ChimneyCALI4BR,2BA$1.28
Townes at Park PlaceCatawba Exterior3BR,2.5BA$1.29
Ansley Park3C3BR,2BA$1.41
RiverwoodC2A3BR,2.5BA$1.43
Hawthorne at Indy WestThe Shackleford3BR,2BA$1.40
Arboretum at Brunswick VillagePEARSON3BR,2.5BA$1.42
Belle MeadeThe Seneca3BR,2BA$1.36
Townes at PriorC13BR,2BA$1.38
Hawthorne WatersideOceane3BR,2BA$1.36
The Keys at 17th StreetDuval2BR,2BA$1.41

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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 Antiqua Apartments listed at $1,116.

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 $1,145 at Crosswinds.

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 $1,497.

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