Last updated on September 8, 2026

Average rent in
Southport, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Southport

$2,700/mo

increased by37%

vs previous year

The average rent in Southport is $2,700 per month as of September 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $800 more per month.

$3.03

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Southport

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Southport rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 37% 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 $2,450, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Southport run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,350

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$2,000

2%

17%

3 bedroom

$2,700

1%

19%

4 bedroom

$3,300

35%

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

19%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

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.

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$2,700
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,650
increased by39%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Southport, NC is 2% higher than the median rent in Carolina Beach, NC.

Discover rentals in Southport, NC

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

5d+ ago

House for rent in Southport

Residential Lease, Southport, NC

4826 Abbington Oaks Way Se, Southport, NC 28461

3 beds

2 baths

$1,850

House for rent

870 Golf View Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Southport

Residential Lease, Southport, NC

870 Golf View Rd, Southport, NC 28461

3 beds

2 baths

$1,850

House for rent

1136 Long Leaf Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Southport

Residential Lease, Southport, NC

1136 Long Leaf Rd, Southport, NC 28461

3 beds

2 baths

$2,000

House for rent

3266 Wild Azalea Way Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Southport

Residential Lease, Southport, NC

3266 Wild Azalea Way Se, Southport, NC 28461

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,350

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 $2,700 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Southport?

Average rent prices in Southport have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 37% since last year.

How does Southport rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Southport is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 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 $108,000/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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