Evolve St James
3025 Headwater Dr SE,
Southport, NC 28461
$1,289 - $2,050
1-3 Beds
Southport
Southport, NC
Area Guide
A small coastal town with something for everyone
Coastal
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Family-Friendly
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Riverside
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Scenic
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Picturesque
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Historic
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Charming
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Quaint
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Welcoming
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Southport is a charming coastal town located where the Cape Fear River meets the Atlantic Ocean. Tens of thousands flock to Southport for the official North Carolina Fourth of July Festival, a four-day event brimming with excitement and entertainment. Southport has also served as the setting for numerous movies and television shows, including Under the Dome, A Walk to Remember, and Dawson’s Creek.
While Southport is a small town, it manages to have something for everyone. Nature enthusiasts delight in strolling along Southport’s Waterfront Park. History buffs relish access to Fort Johnston and the North Carolina Maritime Museum. Shoppers enjoy perusing the many boutiques and antique stores dotting Howe Street while art lovers rejoice in the exhibits at Franklin Square Art Gallery. Commuting and traveling from Southport is easy with access to major highways, airports, and ports.
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Southport, NC is $979 for a studio, $1,252 for one bedroom, $1,594 for two bedrooms, and $2,044 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southport has decreased by -6.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,252/month
712 Sq Ft
House
$2,475/month
1,390 Sq Ft
Transportation
38
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
43
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
403 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
572 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,172 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- North Carolina Maritime Museum-Southport
- Oak Island Nature Center
- North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
- Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
- Carolina Beach State Park
Airports
- Wilmington International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.