ZIP Code · SC

ZIP 29577

Part of Myrtle Beach, SC

Pop. 35,446·Horry County·59th most expensive ZIP in South Carolina

Median rent (all units)

$1,682/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.1%

Month-over-Month

+0.9%

vs US Median

-$250

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ZIP 29577 · $1,682

More affordable than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,110

1 BR

$1,190

2 BR

$1,420

3 BR

$1,750

4 BR+

$2,050

Research median

$1,420/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 29577 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in July 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of South Carolina

Rent in ZIP 29577 changed +5.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 101 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($50,955) is $1,274 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,190); a 2-bedroom is $1,420.

Rank in Myrtle Beach

3rd cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in Myrtle Beach.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 29577. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$20,184/yr

At $1,682/mo median

Location

CityMyrtle Beach

StateSC

CountyHorry County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.1% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 29577 (Myrtle Beach, SC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 30.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

35,446

Median income

$50,955

Median age

44.9

Renters

40.3%

Age distribution

17.7%

20.7%

22.4%

16.2%

23%

Under 1817.7%

18–3420.7%

35–5422.4%

55–6416.2%

65+23%

Gender

49.8%

50.2%

Male49.8%

Female50.2%

Race & ethnicity

65%

16.8%

14.6%

White65%

Black16.8%

Hispanic14.6%

Asian1.4%

Other2.2%

Education (25+)

30.2%

30.6%

30.5%

No HS diploma8.7%

HS diploma30.2%

Some college30.6%

Bachelor's+30.5%

Housing tenure

59.7%

40.3%

Owner59.7%

Renter40.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 29577 in Myrtle Beach, SC has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,490 → $1,682

up 12.9%

Income

$43,626 → $50,955

up 16.8%

Population

34,068 → 35,446

up 4.0%

Renter share

42.1% → 40.3%

-1.8 pts

Bachelor's+

27.6% → 30.5%

+2.9 pts

Median age

44.2 → 44.9

+0.7 yrs

Compared with 2023, rent in ZIP 29577 in Myrtle Beach, SC has increased by $192 per month, settling near $1,682 after starting the period at $1,490. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 29577 in Myrtle Beach, SC now reports about $50,955, up from $43,626 in 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 3.9 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 34,068 to 35,446 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.0% change. About 40.3% of households rent today, against 42.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 27.6% to 30.5%. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 29577 in Myrtle Beach, SC reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 29577 covers Myrtle Beach, SC. The median rent here is $1,682/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($50,955/yr), ZIP 29577 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 29577?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (about $32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,682/mo in ZIP 29577. The local median household income is $50,955/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 29577?

Rent in ZIP 29577 has risen 5.1% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in July 2022.

How does ZIP 29577 compare to other ZIPs in South Carolina?

ZIP 29577 is in the middle among South Carolina ZIP codes for rent, ranking #59 of 117 at $1,682/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 29577 changed +5.1%, against a typical +3.4% across the 101 South Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks.