Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Surfside Beach, SC

Median rent

Median rent in Surfside Beach

$1,550/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Surfside Beach is $1,550 per month as of October 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.

$1.38

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Surfside Beach

30

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Surfside 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 Surfside Beach, SC

Average rent prices in Surfside Beach have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 Surfside Beach, SC

Rent prices in Surfside Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Surfside Beach is $1,667, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Surfside Beach run $1,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,767.

Listings

Studio

$1,125

10%

-

1 bedroom

$1,300

No Change

7%

2 bedroom

$1,550

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$2,107

11%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,325

9%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,125

Last 30 days

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,107

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,325

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

No Change

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

Compare median rent prices in Surfside Beach and Charleston by all bedroom counts and property types.

Surfside Beach

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,672
increased by41%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Surfside Beach, SC is 42% lower than the median rent in Charleston, SC.

Discover rentals in Surfside Beach, SC

The Palms C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

The Palms C

1180 5th Ave N, Surfside Beach, SC 29575

1 bed

1 bath

$650

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.
2020 Cross Gate Blvd #201 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in Surfside Beach

2 beds

2 baths

$1,195

Price dropped $180Fees 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.
26A Indian Oak Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Surfside Beach

26A Indian Oak LN Surfside

26A Indian Oak Ln, Surfside Beach, SC 29575

2 beds

2 baths

$1,200

Price dropped $290Fees 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.
1101 2nd Ave N #1003 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Surfside Beach

Tradewinds I 1003 - 1003

1101 2nd Ave N #1003, Surfside Beach, SC 29575

2 beds

2 baths

$1,275

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 Surfside Beach, SC

Quick answers to common questions about the Surfside Beach rental market.

How much is rent in Surfside Beach?

The average rent in Surfside Beach is $1,550 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Surfside Beach?

Average rent prices in Surfside Beach have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Surfside Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Surfside Beach is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Surfside Beach?

To comfortably afford rent in Surfside Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $62,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Surfside Beach?

December offers the best rental deals in Surfside Beach, with prices running about 27% lower than the peak summer season in August.

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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