Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Average rent in
Myrtle Beach, SC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 17, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Myrtle Beach rent stands today
Myrtle Beach, SC rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,800/month. Month over month, rents climbed 4.4%, showing a recent upward trend after a trough of $1,635/month in November 2025.
Compared to national trends
Myrtle Beach is 7.7% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median. The city has 348 total rentals, a smaller market size compared to larger metros.
Price ranges
Studios rent for a median of $2,750/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,326/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,550/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,950/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,500/month. This range shows the variation renters face by bedroom count in Myrtle Beach.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents increased by 138.1% year over year, a sharp contrast to the citywide flat trend. This segment's rise reveals a unique dynamic within Myrtle Beach's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Myrtle Beach
$1,800/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Myrtle Beach is $1,800 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Myrtle Beach
348
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Myrtle Beach rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Myrtle Beach, SC
Average rent prices in Myrtle Beach have increased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same 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
Myrtle Beach, SC
Rent prices in Myrtle Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Myrtle Beach is $1,549, whereas a house costs $2,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Myrtle Beach run $1,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,750 |  34% | 295% | |
1 bedroom | $1,326 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,550 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,950 |  2% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 2% | 9% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,549 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,500 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,195 | 16% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
34%
Last year
295%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,326
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,549
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
16%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Myrtle Beach, 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 Myrtle Beach, SC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Myrtle Beach and Calabash by all bedroom counts and property types.
Myrtle Beach
8%lower than the national median
8%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Myrtle Beach, SC is 1% higher than the median rent in Calabash, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,787
18%$1,800
8%$1,200
5%$2,000
16%$1,599
3%$2,000
39%$3,330
16%$1,700
65%$2,095
84%$3,467
54%$1,650
21%$1,750
3%Cost of living in Myrtle Beach, SC
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | No difference |
| Groceries | 3% higher |
| Health | 3% lower |
| Housing | 30% lower |
| Transportation | 7% lower |
| Utilities | 11% higher |
Discover rentals in Myrtle Beach, SC
5d+ ago
House for rent in Myrtle Beach
415 79th Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Studio
0 baths
$500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Myrtle Beach
510 28th Ave N #4, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Cedar Street, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,525
Apartment for rent
Available May 5
4d ago
Verified
4636 Canterbury Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,117–$1,679
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Myrtle Beach
601 21st Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Studio
0 baths
$24,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Myrtle Beach
4025 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Studio
0 baths
$23,833
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Myrtle Beach
2903 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Studio
0 baths
$13,814
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Myrtle Beach
6613 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Studio
0 baths
$11,970
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
7075 Cuddy Ln, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$2,344
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 18
1d ago
Verified
100 Cedar Street, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,525
Apartment for rent
Available May 5
1d ago
Verified
505 Silver Gaff Ct, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,534–$2,495
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 17
3d ago
Verified
400 Meridian Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
2–4 beds
2 baths
$2,060–$2,949
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 17
1d ago
Verified
100 Cedar Street, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,525
Apartment for rent
Available May 5
17h ago
Verified
101 Augusta Plantation Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,253–$1,940
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4636 Canterbury Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,117–$1,679
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7075 Cuddy Ln, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$2,344
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 18
1d ago
Verified
100 Cedar Street, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,525
Apartment for rent
Available May 5
1d ago
Verified
505 Silver Gaff Ct, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,534–$2,495
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 17
3d ago
Verified
400 Meridian Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
2–4 beds
2 baths
$2,060–$2,949
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 17
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Frequently asked questions for Myrtle Beach, SC
Quick answers to common questions about the Myrtle Beach rental market.
How much is rent in Myrtle Beach?
The average rent in Myrtle Beach is $1,800 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Myrtle Beach?
Average rent prices in Myrtle Beach have increased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Myrtle Beach rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Myrtle Beach is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Myrtle Beach?
To comfortably afford rent in Myrtle Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Myrtle Beach?
Myrtle Beach one-bedroom apartments averaged around $1,300 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $1,600 monthly. These figures reflect the current rental market following a year-over-year decline in pricing across most apartment sizes.
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).