1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Little River, SC
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Little River, South Carolina as of July 2026. That's +22% lower than the citywide median of $1,547 and +14% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Little River
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Little River
Compare Little River's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in South Carolina
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Camden | $750 |
| 2 | Gaffney | $750 |
| 3 | Newberry | $780 |
| 4 | Greenwood | $785 |
| 5 | Anderson | $818 |
| 6 | Hartsville | $820 |
| 7 | Dalzell | $880 |
| 8 | Seneca | $880 |
| 9 | Orangeburg | $890 |
| 10 | Florence | $913 |
| 11 | Lancaster | $940 |
| 12 | North Augusta | $940 |
| 13 | Central | $970 |
| 14 | Pendleton | $970 |
| 15 | Piedmont | $970 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in South Carolina
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Pleasant | $2,265 |
| 2 | Bluffton | $2,085 |
| 3 | Charleston | $1,919 |
| 4 | Hilton Head Island | $1,770 |
| 5 | Fort Mill | $1,677 |
| 6 | Ladson | $1,640 |
| 7 | Chapin | $1,620 |
| 8 | Summerville | $1,577 |
| 9 | Beaufort | $1,573 |
| 10 | Irmo | $1,560 |
| 11 | Goose Creek | $1,550 |
| 12 | Port Royal | $1,540 |
| 13 | Hanahan | $1,540 |
| 14 | Clover | $1,540 |
| 15 | Simpsonville | $1,505 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Little River.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Little River |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Myrtle Beach, SC | 2.4 mi | $1,310 | +$110 (+9%) |
| Longs, SC | 6.4 mi | $1,330 | +$130 (+11%) |
| Calabash, NC | 6.9 mi | $1,278 | +$78 (+7%) |
| Shallotte, NC | 19.2 mi | $1,030 | $-170 (-14%) |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 19.5 mi | $1,238 | +$38 (+3%) |
| Conway, SC | 26.3 mi | $1,070 | $-130 (-11%) |
| Surfside Beach, SC | 26.9 mi | $1,350 | +$150 (+13%) |
| Bolivia, NC | 34.6 mi | $1,220 | +$20 (+2%) |
| Murrells Inlet, SC | 34.7 mi | $1,320 | +$120 (+10%) |
| Pawleys Island, SC | 40.5 mi | $1,150 | $-50 (-4%) |
| Leland, NC | 46.8 mi | $1,320 | +$120 (+10%) |
| Carolina Beach, NC | 53.6 mi | $1,510 | +$310 (+26%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Little River — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Little River?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Little River, South Carolina is $1,200 per month. This is +22% below the citywide median of $1,547.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Little River?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $48,000 ($4,000/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.08/hour at a full-time job.
Is Little River expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Little River's 1-bedroom median of $1,200 is +14% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 36th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Little River rank for 1-bedroom rent in South Carolina?
Among the 67 cities in South Carolina with 1-bedroom data, Little River ranks #32 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Little River?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Shallotte ($1,030), Conway ($1,070), Pawleys Island ($1,150).