Downtown Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach, SC

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Downtown Myrtle Beach - Myrtle Beach, SC

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A beachfront downtown known for fun and sun

Beach Ocean Walkable Bicycle-Friendly Shops Restaurants Tourism

Downtown Myrtle Beach is famous for the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade, which extends along the ocean and includes a variety of hotels, surf shops, restaurants, ice cream shops, bars, and gift shops, and ending at the Myrtle Beach Sky Wheel. As the heart of one of the world's favorite vacation destinations, there's always something happening in Downtown Myrtle Beach -- and that includes year-round festivals and events. These include the Sun Fun Festival, Hot Summer Nights, the Carolina Country Music Fest, and the Myrtle Beach Seafood Festival.

Head inland to Broadway and Main Street and you'll find a downtown district more geared toward local residents with its businesses, shops, delis, and restaurants. This is where you'll also find a variety of art galleries and theaters. Those renting in Downtown Myrtle Beach also have easy access to Coastal Grand Mall, Myrtle Beach International Airport, and Whispering Pines golf course.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Myrtle Beach is $585 for a studio, $1,127 for one bedroom, $1,473 for two bedrooms, and $1,646 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Myrtle Beach has increased by 2.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 734 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $585/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 576 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,127/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 940 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,473/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,113 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,646/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

65

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

62

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Childrens Museum of South Carolina
  • Ripley's Aquarium
  • Myrtle Beach State Park

Airports

  • Myrtle Beach International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.