Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Myrtle Beach, SC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Myrtle Beach, SC rent rose 3.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,775/month. Renters today are paying $145 more per month on average than last year despite a modest 1.0% month-over-month decline.
Compared to national trends
Myrtle Beach sits 6.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 331 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Myrtle Beach rent for $1,250/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,285/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,550/month, while 3-bedrooms rise to $1,950/month and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,598/month. This range reflects the variety of rental options available across bedroom sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in Myrtle Beach
$1,775/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Myrtle Beach is $1,775 per month as of September 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $125 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Myrtle Beach
331
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Myrtle Beach run $1,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,566.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,250 |  71% | 75% | |
1 bedroom | $1,285 | 4% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,550 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,950 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,598 | 1% | 10% |
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 | $1,500 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,550 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,150 | 10% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
71%
Last year
75%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,285
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,598
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
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
$1,500
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
10%
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
7%lower than the national median
3%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Myrtle Beach, SC is 4% lower than the median rent in Calabash, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,850
11%$1,750
5%$1,325
5%$1,995
10%$1,599
2%$2,075
27%$3,000
11%$1,775
65%$1,949
55%$2,050
55%$1,700
27%$1,707
4%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
18h ago
Verified
4636 Canterbury Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Myrtle Beach
510 28th Ave N #8, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Condo for rent
5h 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
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Myrtle Beach
1400 S Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
2 beds
2 baths
$1,150
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Myrtle Beach
752 Crystal Water Way #NA, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
4 beds
3.5 baths
$7,000
House for rent
Available Sep 21
17h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$7,102
$6,854
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Myrtle Beach
6125 R C Sarvis Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
4 beds
4 baths
$5,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Myrtle Beach
8747 Monaco Cir #1, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available Sep 1
1h ago
Verified
7075 Cuddy Ln, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,379–$2,422
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 25
5h 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
42m ago
Verified
505 Silver Gaff Ct, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,399–$2,199
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
4h ago
Verified
400 Meridian Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
2–4 beds
2 baths
$2,050–$2,699
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5h 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
101 Augusta Plantation Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,259–$1,768
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
217 Double Eagle Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$2,811–$3,089
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
7075 Cuddy Ln, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,379–$2,422
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 25
5h 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
42m ago
Verified
505 Silver Gaff Ct, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,399–$2,199
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
4h ago
Verified
400 Meridian Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
2–4 beds
2 baths
$2,050–$2,699
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
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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 $1,775 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Myrtle Beach?
Average rent prices in Myrtle Beach have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Myrtle Beach rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Myrtle Beach is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $125 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 $71,000/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?
November offers the best rental deals in Myrtle Beach, with rents running about 19% lower than peak pricing in May.
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).