Rent in Myrtle Beach, SC
Across Myrtle Beach's 7 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,315 a month, with figures from $1,172–$1,598. The highest typical rent is in 29579 ($1,598) and the lowest in 29577 ($1,172). 5 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 2 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Horry County pay about 0.33% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,155 | $527–$1,155 | 7 |
| 1 bed | $1,258 | $967–$1,306 | 7 |
| 2 beds | $1,315 | $1,172–$1,598 | 7 |
| 3 beds | $1,722 | $1,348–$1,914 | 7 |
| 4 beds | $1,981 | $1,698–$1,981 | 7 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Myrtle Beach ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Myrtle Beach, SC?
- About $1,315 a month: the median of the typical rents in 7 ZIP codes, which range from $1,172–$1,598. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Myrtle Beach, SC?
- About $1,258 a month: the median of the typical rents in 7 ZIP codes, which range from $967–$1,306. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Myrtle Beach, SC?
- About $1,722 a month: the median of the typical rents in 7 ZIP codes, which range from $1,348–$1,914. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Myrtle Beach, SC?
- About $1,155 a month: the median of the typical rents in 7 ZIP codes, which range from $527–$1,155. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Myrtle Beach, SC?
- About $1,981 a month: the median of the typical rents in 7 ZIP codes, which range from $1,698–$1,981. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Myrtle Beach ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 29579 has the highest typical rent at $1,598 a month, and 29577 the lowest at $1,172.
- What is the property tax rate in Myrtle Beach, SC?
- Owner-occupied homes in Horry County pay a typical 0.33% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Myrtle Beach rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).