Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 24, 2026
Average rent in
Southport, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 24, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Southport
$2,200/mo
17%vs previous year
The average rent in Southport is $2,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Southport
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Southport rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Southport, NC
Average rent prices in Southport have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 17% 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 $1,775, whereas a house costs $2,412. 1-bedroom apartments in Southport run $1,037 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,712.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,650 | No Change | 20% | |
2 bedroom | $2,000 |  24% | 18% | |
3 bedroom | $2,800 | 14% | 40% | |
4 bedroom | $3,600 | No Change | 71% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Southport, NC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,775 | 63% | 61% | |
Condos | $2,050 | 3% | 3% | |
Houses | $2,412 | 6% | 24% |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last year
20%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
24%
Last year
18%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
40%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last year
71%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Southport, NC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
63%
Last year
61%
Condos
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,412
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
24%
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
16%higher than the national median
34%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Southport, NC is 14% lower than the median rent in Carolina Beach, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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16%$1,500
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14%$1,900
4%$2,300
6%$1,960
2%$3,650
1%Discover rentals in Southport, NC
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Southport
72 Cherry Rd #2, Southport, NC 28461
3 beds
2 baths
$1,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Southport
4583 Long Beach Rd Se, Southport, NC 28461
2 beds
2 baths
$1,499
Price dropped $301Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Southport
4826 Abbington Oaks Way Se, Southport, NC 28461
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Southport
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Southport
612 N Burrington Ave, Southport, NC 28461
3 beds
1.5 baths
$4,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Southport
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Southport
3127 Lakeside Commons Dr Se #1, Southport, NC 28461
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Southport
3 beds
2 baths
$2,095
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Southport
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Southport
72 Cherry Rd #2, Southport, NC 28461
3 beds
2 baths
$1,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Southport
3 beds
2 baths
$2,095
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Southport
4080 Tea Olive Ln, Southport, NC 28461
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Southport
3266 Wild Azalea Way Se, Southport, NC 28461
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Southport
4103 Lark Bunting Ct Se, Southport, NC 28461
4 beds
3 baths
$2,625
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Southport
3 beds
2 baths
$2,095
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Southport
3030 Marsh Winds Cir #1103B, Southport, NC 28461
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Southport
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available May 12
1d ago
House for rent in Southport
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House 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 October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Southport?
Average rent prices in Southport have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.
How does Southport rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Southport is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 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).