Across South Africa, there are still coastal towns where buyers can find houses priced between R500 000 and R1.5 million. Hibberdene, KwaZulu-NatalHouse prices from around R500 000Hibberdene on the KZN South Coast is one of the strongest contenders for affordable coastal living in the country. It is famous for its dramatic coastline, beaches and laid-back atmosphere, but it does not offer the same level of infrastructure as larger coastal towns. Port Alfred, Eastern CapeAverage property price: about R1.225 million in 2026Port Alfred is one of the better-known towns on this list, but it remains comparatively affordable by coastal South African standards. Some of South Africa’s cheapest coastal towns are cheap precisely because they are remote.