Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
North Myrtle Beach, SC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    North Myrtle Beach, SC rent rose 9.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,750/month. Renters today are paying $150 more per month on average than last year, despite a 5.2% month-over-month decline from the recent peak.

  • North Myrtle Beach sits 7.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 73 total rentals offering a smaller but varied market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in North Myrtle Beach run around $1,475/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,200/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,694/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,500/month. This range reflects the diversity of bedroom sizes available to renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents climbed 25.5% year over year, contrasting with 1-bedroom rents which fell 14.3%. These shifts diverge from the citywide 9.4% rise, showing varied demand across bedroom types.

Median rent

Median rent in North Myrtle Beach

$1,750/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in North Myrtle Beach is $1,750 per month as of October 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.

$1.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in North Myrtle Beach

73

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of North Myrtle Beach rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in North Myrtle Beach, SC

Average rent prices in North Myrtle Beach have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 North Myrtle Beach, SC

Rent prices in North Myrtle Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in North Myrtle Beach is $1,754, whereas a house costs $1,974. 1-bedroom apartments in North Myrtle Beach run $1,422 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.

Listings

Studio

$1,475

42%

26%

1 bedroom

$1,200

8%

14%

2 bedroom

$1,694

3%

17%

3 bedroom

$1,999

13%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,500

9%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

42%

Last year

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,694

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,999

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in North 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 North Myrtle Beach, SC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in North Myrtle Beach and Calabash by all bedroom counts and property types.

North Myrtle Beach

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by8%

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 North Myrtle Beach, SC is 9% higher than the median rent in Calabash, NC.

Discover rentals in North Myrtle Beach, SC

5709 N Ocean Blvd Unit 306 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in North Myrtle Beach

RENTAL, Condo, North Myrtle Beach, SC

5709 N Ocean Blvd Unit 306, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

2 beds

2 baths

$1,175

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.
609 Hillside Dr S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in North Myrtle Beach

RENTAL, Condo, North Myrtle Beach, SC

609 Hillside Dr S, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

2 beds

2 baths

$1,250

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.
1500 Cenith Dr #A302 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in North Myrtle Beach

RENTAL, TownHouse, North Myrtle Beach, SC

1500 Cenith Dr #A302, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

2 beds

2 baths

$1,250

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.
800 Windy Hill Rd - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in North Myrtle Beach

Modern 4 Bedroom Condo - North Myrtle Beach Monthly Winter Rental

800 Windy Hill Rd, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

4 beds

3 baths

$1,300

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 North Myrtle Beach, SC

Quick answers to common questions about the North Myrtle Beach rental market.

How much is rent in North Myrtle Beach?

The average rent in North Myrtle Beach is $1,750 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in North Myrtle Beach?

Average rent prices in North Myrtle Beach have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does North Myrtle Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in North 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 North Myrtle Beach?

To comfortably afford rent in North 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 North Myrtle Beach?

July offers the lowest rents of the year in North Myrtle Beach, with approximately 14% savings compared to March when rents peak.

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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