2-Bedroom Rent · July 2026

2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Myrtle Beach, SC

$1,453/mo

Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina as of July 2026. That's +13% lower than the citywide median of $1,676 and +12% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.

2-Bedroom median
$1,453
July 2026
vs city overall
-13%
$1,676 city median
vs national
-12%
$1,655 US median
South Carolina rank
#39
of 67 cities

Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Myrtle Beach

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 2-bedroom at the current median rent.

Annual income
$58,120
Monthly gross
$4,843
Hourly (full-time)
$27.94

Rent by apartment size in Myrtle Beach

Compare Myrtle Beach's median rent across every apartment size.

Studio
$1,173
1-Bedroom
$1,238
2-Bedroom (current)
$1,453
3-Bedroom
$1,833
4+ Bedroom
$2,133

Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in South Carolina

#City2-Bedroom rent
1Camden$930
2Gaffney$980
3Anderson$985
4Greenwood$985
5Newberry$1,020
6Orangeburg$1,030
7Hartsville$1,050
8Lancaster$1,050
9North Augusta$1,060
10Seneca$1,060
11Central$1,090
12Pendleton$1,090
13Piedmont$1,090
14Travelers Rest$1,110
15Easley$1,120

Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in South Carolina

#City2-Bedroom rent
1Mount Pleasant$2,510
2Bluffton$2,310
3Charleston$2,123
4Hilton Head Island$1,960
5Fort Mill$1,863
6Ladson$1,820
7Chapin$1,800
8Summerville$1,743
9Beaufort$1,743
10Irmo$1,730
11Goose Creek$1,720
12Hanahan$1,710
13Clover$1,710
14Port Royal$1,700
15Simpsonville$1,670

Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Myrtle Beach.

CityDistance2-Bedroom rentvs Myrtle Beach
Surfside Beach, SC7.9 mi$1,580+$127 (+9%)
Conway, SC11.4 mi$1,240$-213 (-15%)
Murrells Inlet, SC15.4 mi$1,600+$147 (+10%)
Longs, SC17 mi$1,560+$107 (+7%)
North Myrtle Beach, SC18.8 mi$1,540+$87 (+6%)
Little River, SC19.5 mi$1,410$-43 (-3%)
Pawleys Island, SC21.1 mi$1,510+$57 (+4%)
Calabash, NC26.1 mi$1,417$-36 (-2%)
Shallotte, NC38.5 mi$1,140$-313 (-22%)
Bolivia, NC53.8 mi$1,350$-103 (-7%)
Lumberton, NC61 mi$930$-523 (-36%)
Florence, SC64.6 mi$1,133$-320 (-22%)

2-Bedroom rent in Myrtle Beach — common questions

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Myrtle Beach?

As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is $1,453 per month. This is +13% below the citywide median of $1,676.

What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Myrtle Beach?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $58,120 ($4,843/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.94/hour at a full-time job.

Is Myrtle Beach expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?

Myrtle Beach's 2-bedroom median of $1,453 is +12% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 37th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does Myrtle Beach rank for 2-bedroom rent in South Carolina?

Among the 67 cities in South Carolina with 2-bedroom data, Myrtle Beach ranks #39 from cheapest to most expensive.

Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Myrtle Beach?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Conway ($1,240), Little River ($1,410), Calabash ($1,417).

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Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for Myrtle Beach, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (July 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.