Cape Landing
3851 Cape Landing Dr,
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
$1,195 - $1,755
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Myrtle Beach, SC
What is the average rent in Myrtle Beach, SC?
$1,349/month
Average Rent
724 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
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Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Myrtle Beach, SC is $1,349 per month. This is 17% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in Myrtle Beach more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Myrtle Beach, you can expect to pay about $1,380 per month for a studio, $1,349 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,556 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,837 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Myrtle Beach, SC?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.3%, which averages out to $31 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Myrtle Beach, SC
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
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Rent Range
5%
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13%
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40%
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31%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
12%
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Myrtle Beach?
Based on current rent prices, River Oaks, Palm Cove and Brandy Mill are the most affordable neighborhoods in Myrtle Beach.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Myrtle Beach?
Based on current rent prices, The Oaks at Bellegrove Preserve, The Farm at Carolina Forest and Willows at Bellegrove Preserve are the most expensive neighborhoods in Myrtle Beach.
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Which Myrtle Beach neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Myrtle Beach with the most apartments available are Downtown Myrtle Beach, Springlake at Carolina and The Oaks at Bellegrove Preserve .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Myrtle Beach, SC?
Because the average rent in Myrtle Beach is $1,349, you’ll want to make about $4,496 per month or $53,952 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 7.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Myrtle Beach is 29.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,349 - $1,837. You can expect to pay 3.6% more for groceries, 16.9% more for utilities, and 6.7% less 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.
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.