Studio Apartment Rent in Little River, SC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Little River, South Carolina as of October 2026. That's +27% lower than the citywide median of $1,569 and +12% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in South Carolina
Most expensive cities for a studio in South Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Pleasant | $2,185 |
| 2 | Bluffton | $2,010 |
| 3 | Charleston | $1,844 |
| 4 | Hilton Head Island | $1,705 |
| 5 | Fort Mill | $1,620 |
| 6 | Ladson | $1,580 |
| 7 | Summerville | $1,517 |
| 8 | Beaufort | $1,517 |
| 9 | Goose Creek | $1,500 |
| 10 | Hanahan | $1,490 |
| 11 | Clover | $1,490 |
| 12 | Chapin | $1,470 |
| 13 | Simpsonville | $1,450 |
| 14 | North Charleston | $1,433 |
| 15 | Irmo | $1,420 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Little River.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Little River |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Myrtle Beach, SC | 2.4 mi | $1,240 | +$100 (+9%) |
| Longs, SC | 6.4 mi | $1,260 | +$120 (+11%) |
| Shallotte, NC | 19.2 mi | $940 | $-200 (-18%) |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 19.5 mi | $1,173 | +$33 (+3%) |
| Conway, SC | 26.3 mi | $1,010 | $-130 (-11%) |
| Surfside Beach, SC | 26.9 mi | $1,270 | +$130 (+11%) |
| Bolivia, NC | 34.6 mi | $1,110 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Murrells Inlet, SC | 34.7 mi | $1,270 | +$130 (+11%) |
| Pawleys Island, SC | 40.5 mi | $1,140 | — |
| Leland, NC | 46.8 mi | $1,200 | +$60 (+5%) |
| Carolina Beach, NC | 53.6 mi | $1,150 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Wilmington, NC | 59.4 mi | $1,125 | $-15 (-1%) |
Studio rent in Little River — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Little River?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Little River, South Carolina is $1,140 per month. This is +27% below the citywide median of $1,569.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Little River?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $45,600 ($3,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Little River expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Little River's studio median of $1,140 is +12% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 38th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Little River rank for studio rent in South Carolina?
Among the 62 cities in South Carolina with studio data, Little River ranks #29 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Little River?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Shallotte ($940), Conway ($1,010), Bolivia ($1,110).