When were prices and availability in Southport, NC last updated?
Prices and availability in Southport, NC were last updated on 24 Feb 2026.
What is the average rent in Southport, NC?
The average rent in Southport, NC is $1,177.
What type of rental buildings are in Southport, NC?
In Southport, 21% of the residents are renting compared to 79% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 7% of Southport's rentals, 52% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 41% are single-family rentals.
What do typical apartment communities look like in Southport, NC?
The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Southport are about 9 years old, on average. Of these, all have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.
What apartment floorplans are common in Southport, NC?
Rental apartments in Southport come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 3% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 40% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 45% of all rentals in Southport. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.