Sunscapes Apartments
327 Floral Beach Way,
Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
1-3 Beds | $1,437 - $2,009
Rental Market Trends in Myrtle Beach, SC
What is the average rent in Myrtle Beach, SC?
$1,387/month
Average Rent
732 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-1.1%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of April 2025, the average rent in Myrtle Beach, SC is $1,387 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,577/month, which means Myrtle Beach rent prices are 12% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Myrtle Beach, you can expect to pay about $1,187 per month for a studio, $1,387 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,598 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,894 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Myrtle Beach, SC?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.1%, which averages out to $15 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2025
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Rent Ranges in Myrtle Beach, SC
Last Updated April 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
5%
Below $700/month
14%
$700 - $1,000/month
31%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
40%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
10%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Myrtle Beach?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Myrtle Beach is the most affordable neighborhood in Myrtle Beach.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Myrtle Beach?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Myrtle Beach is the most expensive neighborhood in Myrtle Beach.
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Which Myrtle Beach neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Myrtle Beach with the most apartments available is Downtown Myrtle Beach .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Myrtle Beach, SC?
Because the average rent in Myrtle Beach is $1,387, you’ll want to make about $4,623 per month or $55,476 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, SC is 7.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Myrtle Beach is 32.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,187 - $1,894. You can expect to pay 0.7% more for groceries, 18.6% more for utilities, and 10.6% more for transportation.
How does Myrtle Beach, SC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Myrtle Beach, SC to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,289/month
$1,289/month
One Bedroom
$1,127/month
$1,127/month
Two Bedroom
$1,486/month
$1,486/month
Three Bedroom
$1,648/month
$1,648/month
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.