Cheap Apartments for Rent in Southport, NC from $800 (23 Rentals)

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5339 DosherSouthport, NC 28461
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Southport, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southport Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Southport, NC is a Studio unit found at Egret Crossing Apartments in the RiverMist neighborhood priced from $975. 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
Egret Crossing ApartmentsStudio- 1 Person onlyStudio,1BA$975
Egret Pointe Apartment HomesThe Pinelandcress2BR,2BA$985
Veterans Park1 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom1BR,1BA$999
Coastal VillasCoastal2BR,1BA$1,003
Crosswinds ApartmentsAzalea - Classic1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southport, NC

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southport area is the $1.20 price per square foot CALI Model at The Landing at Stone Chimney in the starting from $2,130. The second greatest value Southport apartment is the The Carolina Model at Hawthorne at the Pointe starting at $1,916 with a $1.48 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$1.20
Hawthorne at the PointeThe Carolina2BR,2.5BA$1.48
Riverwood Apartments & TownhomesB2C Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.43
Carolina CrossingThe Efficient3BR,2BA$1.42
Egret Pointe Apartment HomesThe Pinelandcress2BR,2BA$0.81
Oasis at RiverlightsB22BR,2BA$1.46
The Keys at 17th StreetDuval Premium Granite2BR,2BA$1.45
The Townhomes at Beau RivageAvocet w/ Bonus Room1BR,2BA$1.49
Willow GlenBradley2BR,2BA$1.44
Still Meadow VillageTHE DUNNMORE1BR,1BA$1.51

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Getting Around Southport, NC

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38 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 Egret Crossing Apartments listed at $975.

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 $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 Willow Glen and starts from $1,615.

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