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Coastal Villas
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Coastal Villas

5339 DosherSouthport, NC 28461
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Element Barclay
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$1,444 - $2,329

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Base Rent$1,444 - $2,329
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Element Barclay

1605 Barclay Point BlvdWilmington, NC 28412
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Riverwood
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$1,463 - $2,784

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Riverwood

3510 Corder DrWilmington, 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 Inlet Point Harbor 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 $1,152. 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$1,152
Crosswinds212BR, 1BA$1,215
Tesla ParkArlington1BR, 1BA$1,237
Coastal Villas2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1,253
Willow GlenBradley2BR, 2BA$1,325
Antiqua ApartmentsBryson2BR, 2BA$1,335
Meridian at Fairfield ParkA1B1BR, 1BA$1,355
Arbor TraceAzalea II1BR, 1BA$1,374
Ascend Brunswick VillageA11BR, 1BA$1,379

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southport, NC and Nearby

As of September 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southport area is the $1.13 price per square foot CALI Model at The Landing at Stone Chimney in the Brunswick County neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Southport apartment is the Catawba Exterior Model at Townes at Park Place in the Pine Valley East neighborhood starting at $1,949 with a $1.29 price per square foot. 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$1.13
Townes at Park PlaceCatawba Exterior3BR, 2.5BA$1.29
RiverwoodC2A3BR, 2.5BA$1.48
Arboretum at Brunswick VillagePEARSON3BR, 2.5BA$1.37
Townes at PriorC1 Platinum + Den3BR, 2BA$1.42
Hawthorne at the PointeThe Carolina2BR, 2.5BA$1.47
Carolina CrossingThe Efficient3BR, 2BA$1.54
Still Meadow VillageTHE PROMENADE3BR, 2BA$1.41
Willow GlenBradley2BR, 2BA$1.41
Coastal Villas2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.51

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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 $1,420.

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 Hawthorne at Pine Forest and starts from $1,699.

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