Studio Apartment Rent in Myrtle Beach, SC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina as of July 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $1,676 and +9% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Myrtle Beach
Compare Myrtle Beach's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in South Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaffney | $740 |
| 2 | Camden | $750 |
| 3 | Newberry | $770 |
| 4 | Dalzell | $780 |
| 5 | North Augusta | $780 |
| 6 | Greenwood | $785 |
| 7 | Hartsville | $810 |
| 8 | Anderson | $815 |
| 9 | Seneca | $840 |
| 10 | Orangeburg | $855 |
| 11 | Sumter | $860 |
| 12 | Aiken | $885 |
| 13 | Graniteville | $890 |
| 14 | Lancaster | $910 |
| 15 | Florence | $913 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in South Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forest Acres | $3,501 |
| 2 | Mount Pleasant | $2,185 |
| 3 | Bluffton | $2,010 |
| 4 | Charleston | $1,844 |
| 5 | Hilton Head Island | $1,705 |
| 6 | Fort Mill | $1,620 |
| 7 | Ladson | $1,580 |
| 8 | Summerville | $1,517 |
| 9 | Beaufort | $1,517 |
| 10 | Goose Creek | $1,500 |
| 11 | Hanahan | $1,490 |
| 12 | Clover | $1,490 |
| 13 | Port Royal | $1,480 |
| 14 | Chapin | $1,470 |
| 15 | Simpsonville | $1,450 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Myrtle Beach.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Myrtle Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surfside Beach, SC | 7.9 mi | $1,270 | +$97 (+8%) |
| Conway, SC | 11.4 mi | $1,010 | $-163 (-14%) |
| Murrells Inlet, SC | 15.4 mi | $1,270 | +$97 (+8%) |
| Longs, SC | 17 mi | $1,260 | +$87 (+7%) |
| North Myrtle Beach, SC | 18.8 mi | $1,240 | +$67 (+6%) |
| Little River, SC | 19.5 mi | $1,140 | $-33 (-3%) |
| Pawleys Island, SC | 21.1 mi | $1,140 | $-33 (-3%) |
| Shallotte, NC | 38.5 mi | $940 | $-233 (-20%) |
| Bolivia, NC | 53.8 mi | $1,110 | $-63 (-5%) |
| Lumberton, NC | 61 mi | $720 | $-453 (-39%) |
| Florence, SC | 64.6 mi | $913 | $-260 (-22%) |
| Leland, NC | 66.4 mi | $1,200 | +$27 (+2%) |
Studio rent in Myrtle Beach — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Myrtle Beach?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is $1,173 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $1,676.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Myrtle Beach?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $46,920 ($3,910/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.56/hour at a full-time job.
Is Myrtle Beach expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Myrtle Beach's studio median of $1,173 is +9% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 41th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Myrtle Beach rank for studio rent in South Carolina?
Among the 67 cities in South Carolina with studio data, Myrtle Beach ranks #36 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Myrtle Beach?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Conway ($1,010), Little River ($1,140), Pawleys Island ($1,140).