Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Little River, SC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Little River, SC rent rose 3.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,599/month. Renters today are paying $53 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Little River sits 18.0% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible market for renters compared to many larger metros.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Little River rent at a median of $3,223/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,697/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,450/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,062/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,075/month. The 1-bedroom median is $1,697/month, reflecting what many renters pay.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The studio segment in Little River rose 239.3% year over year, diverging from the citywide trend of a 3.2% increase. This large increase reveals a unique dynamic within the rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Little River

$1,599/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Little River is $1,599 per month as of June 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $351 less per month.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Little River

50

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Little River rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Little River, SC

Average rent prices in Little River have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 Little River, SC

Rent prices in Little River vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Little River is $1,599, whereas a house costs $2,025. 1-bedroom apartments in Little River run $1,399 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

Studio

$3,223

15%

1760%

1 bedroom

$1,697

2%

44%

2 bedroom

$1,450

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$2,062

5%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,075

3%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$3,223

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

1760%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,697

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

44%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,062

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,075

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Little River, SC, 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 Little River, SC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Little River and Calabash by all bedroom counts and property types.

Little River

Median rent price$1,599
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,787
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Little River, SC is 11% lower than the median rent in Calabash, NC.

Discover rentals in Little River, SC

4405 Lakeside Dr - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Townhouse for rent in Little River

2/2

4405 Lakeside Dr, Little River, SC 29566

2 beds

2 baths

$1,200

House for rent

4150 Horseshoe Rd N #14 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Little River

4150 Horseshoe Rd N #14, Little River, SC 29566

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,200

Condo for rent

4243 Villas Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Little River

Condo for rent

102 Scotch Broom Dr #202B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Little River

Villages @ The Glens

102 Scotch Broom Dr #202B, Little River, SC 29566

2 beds

2 baths

$1,325

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Little River, SC

Quick answers to common questions about the Little River rental market.

How much is rent in Little River?

The average rent in Little River is $1,599 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Little River?

Average rent prices in Little River have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Little River rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Little River is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $351 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Little River?

To comfortably afford rent in Little River, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Little River?

Little River's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,500 per month. Two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of available rentals at 45% of the market, providing renters with good selection in this price range.

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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