Last updated on July 25, 2026

Average rent in
Southport, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Southport

$2,200/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Southport is $2,200 per month as of July 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $255 more per month.

$3.10

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Southport

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Southport rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Southport, NC

Average rent prices in Southport have increased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Southport, NC

Rent prices in Southport vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Southport is $1,875, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Southport run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,875.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,725

9%

64%

2 bedroom

$2,072

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,350

1%

18%

4 bedroom

$3,500

9%

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

64%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,072

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

6%

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.

How does rent in Southport, NC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Southport and Carolina Beach by all bedroom counts and property types.

Southport

Median rent price$2,200
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,850
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Southport, NC is 23% lower than the median rent in Carolina Beach, NC.

Discover rentals in Southport, NC

5006 Glen Cove Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Southport

SINGLE_FAMILY - Southport, NC

5006 Glen Cove Dr, Southport, NC 28461

3 beds

2 baths

$1,895

House for rent

4826 Abbington Oaks Way Se - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in Southport

SINGLE_FAMILY - Southport, NC

4826 Abbington Oaks Way Se, Southport, NC 28461

3 beds

2 baths

$1,950

House for rent

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

5d+ ago

House for rent in Southport

SINGLE_FAMILY - Southport, NC

4917 Abbington Oaks Way Se, Southport, NC 28461

4 beds

3 baths

$2,100

House for rent

4136 South Harbor Serenity @ 4136 Vanessa Dr #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Southport

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Southport, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Southport rental market.

How much is rent in Southport?

The average rent in Southport is $2,200 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Southport?

Average rent prices in Southport have increased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Southport rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Southport is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $255 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Southport?

To comfortably afford rent in Southport, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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