Cheap Apartments for Rent in Southport, NC from $700 (16 Rentals)

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5339 DosherSouthport, NC 28461
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Cheapest Available Southport Apartments for Rent

 

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 $799. Egret Pointe Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $985. 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$799
Egret Pointe Apartment HomesThe Pinelandcress2BR,2BA$985
Crosswinds ApartmentsAzalea - Classic1BR,1BA$999
Coastal Villas1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,003
Antiqua ApartmentsArdenStudio,1BA$1,111

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southport, NC

As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southport area is the $1.18 price per square foot CALI Model at The Landing at Stone Chimney in the starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Southport apartment is the The Carolina Model at Hawthorne at the Pointe starting at $1,949 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Shipyard Plaza 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$1.18
Hawthorne at the PointeThe Carolina2BR,2.5BA$1.50
Carolina CrossingThe Efficient3BR,2BA$1.42
Egret Pointe Apartment HomesThe Pinelandcress2BR,2BA$0.81
Still Meadow VillageTHE PROMENADE3BR,2BA$1.41
Hawthorne WatersideLoire2BR,2BA$1.35
Riverwood Apartments & TownhomesB2A2BR,2BA$1.48
Deerfield Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.45
Belle MeadeAnsley1BR,1BA$1.51
Veterans Park1 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom1BR,1.5BA$1.45

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Getting Around Southport, NC

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38 / 100

Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $799 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 $985 at Egret Pointe Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Southport Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southport Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Crosswinds Apartments and starts from $1,363.

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