Studio Apartment Rent in Longs, SC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Longs, South Carolina as of October 2026. That's +34% lower than the citywide median of $1,904 and +2% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Longs
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 Longs
Compare Longs'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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Longs.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Longs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little River, SC | 6.4 mi | $1,140 | $-120 (-10%) |
| North Myrtle Beach, SC | 8.1 mi | $1,240 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 17 mi | $1,173 | $-87 (-7%) |
| Conway, SC | 21.3 mi | $1,010 | $-250 (-20%) |
| Shallotte, NC | 24.2 mi | $940 | $-320 (-25%) |
| Surfside Beach, SC | 24.8 mi | $1,270 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Murrells Inlet, SC | 32.4 mi | $1,270 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Pawleys Island, SC | 38 mi | $1,140 | $-120 (-10%) |
| Bolivia, NC | 39.5 mi | $1,110 | $-150 (-12%) |
| Leland, NC | 50.6 mi | $1,200 | $-60 (-5%) |
| Carolina Beach, NC | 58.7 mi | $1,150 | $-110 (-9%) |
| Wilmington, NC | 63.7 mi | $1,125 | $-135 (-11%) |
Studio rent in Longs — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Longs?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Longs, South Carolina is $1,260 per month. This is +34% below the citywide median of $1,904.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Longs?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $50,400 ($4,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Longs expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Longs's studio median of $1,260 is +2% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 48th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Longs rank for studio rent in South Carolina?
Among the 62 cities in South Carolina with studio data, Longs ranks #39 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Longs?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Little River ($1,140), North Myrtle Beach ($1,240), Myrtle Beach ($1,173).