Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Myrtle Beach, SC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Myrtle Beach, SC rent rose 2.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,695/month. Renters today are paying $45 more per month on average than last year despite a 2.9% month-over-month decline in October 2026.

  • Myrtle Beach sits 10.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a moderately priced market among coastal metros with 382 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Myrtle Beach rent for about $1,200/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,288/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,550/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,950/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,500/month. These bedroom tiers show the range renters can expect across unit sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Myrtle Beach

$1,695/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Myrtle Beach is $1,695 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $205 less per month.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Myrtle Beach

382

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach, SC

Average rent prices in Myrtle Beach have decreased by 3% 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 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 $1,450, whereas a house costs $2,097. 1-bedroom apartments in Myrtle Beach run $1,289 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,599.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

4%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,288

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$1,550

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,950

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,288

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

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

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Myrtle Beach, SC is 6% higher than the median rent in Calabash, NC.

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 & ServicesNo difference
Groceries3% higher
Health3% lower
Housing30% lower
Transportation7% lower
Utilities13% higher

Discover rentals in Myrtle Beach, SC

1400 S Ocean Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Myrtle Beach

1400 S Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

2 beds

2 baths

$1,050

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
191 Maison Dr #PB312 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Myrtle Beach

RENTAL, Condo, Myrtle Beach, SC

191 Maison Dr #PB312, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

2 beds

2 baths

$1,050

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
510 28th Ave N #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Myrtle Beach

510 28th Ave N, Unit #8

510 28th Ave N #8, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
409 17th Ave N #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Myrtle Beach

RENTAL, Condo, Myrtle Beach, SC

409 17th Ave N #3, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,695 per month as of October 24, 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 increased by 3% since last year.

How does Myrtle Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Myrtle Beach is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $205 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 $68,000/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).

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