Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
Myrtle Beach, SC
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Myrtle Beach, SC rent slipped 2.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,750/month. Renters today are paying $311 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the 2025 peak of $1,900/month.
Compared to national trends
Myrtle Beach is 9.8% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, with 320 total rentals offering a modest selection for renters.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Myrtle Beach stand at $3,250/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,350/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.
Neighborhood spotlight
The Studio bedroom segment in Myrtle Beach rose by 182.6% year over year, contrasting with the overall citywide rent decline. This sharp increase reveals a distinct trend within the rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Myrtle Beach
$1,750/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Myrtle Beach is $1,750 per month as of August 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $180 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Myrtle Beach
320
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 3% over the last month and have decreased 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
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 $2,145. 1-bedroom apartments in Myrtle Beach run $1,340 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,250 | 1% |  385% | |
1 bedroom | $1,350 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,550 | 5% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,950 | 5% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 1% | 14% |
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 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,522 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,145 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
385%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
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
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,522
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,145
Last 30 days
3%
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
9%lower than the national median
9%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Myrtle Beach, SC is equal to the median rent in Calabash, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,750
22%$1,795
4%$1,250
1%$1,999
9%$1,625
87%$2,095
40%$3,400
11%$1,800
76%$2,090
77%$2,159
52%$1,775
52%$1,778
6%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
11h ago
Verified
4636 Canterbury Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,749
Price drop
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
4d 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
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Myrtle Beach
611 Burroughs Chapin Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Studio
0 baths
$10,937
House for rent
16h ago
Verified
7075 Cuddy Ln, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$2,996
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 18
4d 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
20h ago
Verified
505 Silver Gaff Ct, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,534–$2,495
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
Verified
400 Meridian Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
2–4 beds
2 baths
$2,035–$2,879
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
10h ago
Verified
101 Augusta Plantation Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,317–$1,922
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
4636 Canterbury Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,749
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
217 Double Eagle Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$3,048–$3,371
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
7075 Cuddy Ln, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$2,996
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 18
4d 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
20h ago
Verified
505 Silver Gaff Ct, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,534–$2,495
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
Verified
400 Meridian Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
2–4 beds
2 baths
$2,035–$2,879
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
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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 $1,750 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Myrtle Beach?
Average rent prices in Myrtle Beach have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Myrtle Beach rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Myrtle Beach is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $180 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 $70,000/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Myrtle Beach average around $1,320/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,540/month.
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).