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Coastal Villas

5339 DosherSouthport, NC 28461
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Riverwood
$1,374 - $2,784
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Riverwood

3510 Corder DrWilmington, NC 28412
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Element Barclay
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$1,679 - $2,467
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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 2 Beds unit found at Egret Pointe Apartment Homes priced from $982. Veterans Park in the The Cape Cypress Island neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Southport apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Egret Pointe Apartment HomesThe Pinelandcress2BR,2BA$982
Veterans Park1 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom1BR,1BA$999
Crosswinds111BR,1BA$1,075
Antiqua ApartmentsBurke2BR,2BA$1,181
Tesla ParkArlington1BR,1BA$1,207
Willow GlenArlington1BR,1BA$1,229
The Keys at 17th StreetCaroline Premium Granite1BR,1BA$1,292
Hawthorne at Pine ForestAvail1BR,1BA$1,299
Oasis at RiverlightsThe Shoal1BR,1BA$1,362
Still Meadow VillageTHE BUTTONWOOD2BR,2BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southport, NC and Nearby

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southport area is the $1.30 price per square foot ARIA Model at The Landing at Stone Chimney in the starting from $2,098. The second greatest value Southport apartment is the Catawba Exterior Model at Townes at Park Place starting at $1,999 with a $1.32 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 ChimneyARIA3BR,2BA$1.30
Townes at Park PlaceCatawba Exterior3BR,2.5BA$1.32
RiverwoodC2A3BR,2.5BA$1.40
Element Barclay StationB4-12BR,2BA$1.35
Hawthorne at the PointeThe Carolina2BR,2.5BA$1.43
Carolina CrossingThe Efficient3BR,2BA$1.44
Ansley Park2B2BR,2BA$1.37
Egret Pointe Apartment HomesThe Pinelandcress2BR,2BA$0.80
Still Meadow VillageTHE PROMENADE3BR,2BA$1.41
Hawthorne WatersideLaguna2BR,2BA$1.38

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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 $1,495.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southport Apartment is $999 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 $982 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 Egret Pointe Apartment Homes and starts from $1,129.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.