Studio Apartment Rent in Surfside Beach, SC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Surfside Beach, South Carolina as of October 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $1,612 and +2% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Surfside 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 Surfside Beach
Compare Surfside Beach'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 Surfside Beach.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Surfside Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murrells Inlet, SC | 7.8 mi | $1,270 | — |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 7.9 mi | $1,173 | $-97 (-8%) |
| Pawleys Island, SC | 13.7 mi | $1,140 | $-130 (-10%) |
| Conway, SC | 13.9 mi | $1,010 | $-260 (-20%) |
| Longs, SC | 24.8 mi | $1,260 | $-10 (-1%) |
| North Myrtle Beach, SC | 25.8 mi | $1,240 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Little River, SC | 26.9 mi | $1,140 | $-130 (-10%) |
| Shallotte, NC | 45.4 mi | $940 | $-330 (-26%) |
| Bolivia, NC | 60.5 mi | $1,110 | $-160 (-13%) |
| Florence, SC | 64.5 mi | $913 | $-357 (-28%) |
| Leland, NC | 73.6 mi | $1,200 | $-70 (-6%) |
| Moncks Corner, SC | 78.5 mi | $1,280 | +$10 (+1%) |
Studio rent in Surfside Beach — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Surfside Beach?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Surfside Beach, South Carolina is $1,270 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $1,612.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Surfside Beach?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $50,800 ($4,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Surfside Beach expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Surfside Beach's studio median of $1,270 is +2% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 48th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Surfside Beach rank for studio rent in South Carolina?
Among the 62 cities in South Carolina with studio data, Surfside Beach ranks #41 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Surfside Beach?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Myrtle Beach ($1,173), Pawleys Island ($1,140), Conway ($1,010).