Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 23, 2026

Average rent in
Southport, NC

Last updated on April 23, 2026

Last updated on April 23, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Southport, NC is $2,225. This is +14%, or $280, higher than the national average.

$2.72

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,225

increased by14%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

32

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Southport, NC is $2,225. This is +14%, or $280, higher than the national average.

$2.72

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

12%
71%
17%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

Households

81%
19%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Southport, NC

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Southport, NC have decreased by 7% in the last month and have increased by 14% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Southport, NC

The monthly rent for an apartment in Southport, NC is $1,550. A 1-bedroom apartment in Southport, NC costs about $1,150 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,295. Houses for rent in Southport, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,599

3%

57%

2 bedroom

$1,900

2%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,550

3%

24%

4 bedroom

$2,111

3%

35%

Studio

$1,100

5%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,599

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

57%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

24%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,111

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

35%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Southport, NC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Southport, NC to other cities

Median rent prices in Southport, NC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Carolina Beach, NC.

Southport

Median rent price$2,225
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Southport, NC is 1% higher than the median rent in Carolina Beach, NC.

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608 W Brown St #A - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

Condo for rent in Southport

CONDOS - Southport, NC

608 W Brown St #A, Southport, NC 28461

2 beds

2 baths

$1,600

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2 beds

2 baths

$1,900

$1,800

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5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Southport

TOWNHOME - Southport, NC

253 Bonnet Way, Southport, NC 28461

3 beds

2 baths

$1,995

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House for rent in Southport

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383 Trevally Ct, Southport, NC 28461

3 beds

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$2,074

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4238 Cherry Laurel Dr Se - Photo 1 of 1

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4238 Cherry Laurel Dr Se, Southport, NC 28461

3 beds

2 baths

$2,200

$2,100

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5d+ ago

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5118 Elton Dr Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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5118 Elton Dr Se, Southport, NC 28461

3 beds

2 baths

$2,150

House for rent

4917 Abbington Oaks Way Se - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in Southport

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4 beds

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