> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://josetijam.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Average Rent in Myrtle Beach, SC: Why the Figures Differ - URL: https://josetijam.com/average-rent-in-myrtle-beach-sc/ - Published: 2026-10-13T05:32:15.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-14T10:23:56.000Z - Description: Published averages for Myrtle Beach rent range from about $1,372 to $1,644 a month. Here is what explains the gap and how to use the numbers for your budget. - Author: Housing Ledger Editorial - Tags: Myrtle Beach, rent, renting, South Carolina, housing costs, #gce-1310597c Average rent in Myrtle Beach, SC runs from about $1,372 to $1,644 a month across recent published reports [\[1\]](https://www.shjune.com/blog/cost-of-living-in-myrtle-beach-in-2025-a-locals-guide/?ref=josetijam.com)[\[2\]](https://www.trulia.com/for%5Frent/Myrtle%5FBeach,SC/?ref=josetijam.com). The spread comes from different data sets, dates and unit sizes, not from one official number, so two accurate figures can still differ. Neither one is the single answer. For more detail, see [Is Myrtle Beach, SC a Good Place to Live? A Housing Overview](https://josetijam.com/is-myrtle-beach-sc-a-good-place-to-live/). Before you compare figures, read two things on each one. First, find the source date, since an older report describes older rents. Second, check the bedroom count, because a one-bedroom figure and an all-unit figure measure different homes, so they cannot be compared directly. This article explains where each figure comes from, what it covers, and how to choose the one that fits your search. ## Why do the published rent averages differ? The published averages differ because each site measures something different, on a different date, for a different mix of homes. Put side by side, they are not interchangeable. The excerpt gives no date, so you cannot tell how current that figure is. It is the only figure here with a clear date, so it is the easiest to place in time. It cannot be compared directly with an average that includes studios and larger homes. Side by side, these numbers measure three different things: a general average, an apartment average, and a one-bedroom figure. Only RentCafe's number carries a date, so the others are harder to place in time. When you compare them, match the bedroom count first and the date second. ![A person sits at a desk comparing printed rental listings with a laptop open to a spreadsheet of apartment prices.](https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?q=rental%20listing%20printouts%20spread%20on%20desk%20beside%20laptop&w=800&h=450&rs=1&c=4) ## How much does a one-bedroom cost compared with an all-unit average? If you need a one-bedroom, use a one-bedroom figure, not an all-unit average. Rent.com puts the average one-bedroom rent in Myrtle Beach at $1,539 [\[3\]](https://www.rent.com/south-carolina/myrtle-beach-apartments/rent-trends?ref=josetijam.com). That number covers only one-bedroom units, so it is the right starting point for a one-bedroom search. To go further, see [Property Tax in Myrtle Beach, SC: How the Bill Is Set](https://josetijam.com/property-tax-in-myrtle-beach-sc/). An all-unit average mixes every home type together. It includes studios and larger homes, so the total can land below a one-bedroom figure. Apartments.com reports an all-unit average of $1,385 per month [\[4\]](https://www.apartments.com/rent-market-trends/myrtle-beach-sc/?ref=josetijam.com), which is below the $1,539 one-bedroom number. The all-unit picture can also run higher. Trulia reports an average apartment rent of $1,644 per month [\[2\]](https://www.trulia.com/for%5Frent/Myrtle%5FBeach,SC/?ref=josetijam.com). That puts the one-bedroom figure between the two all-unit averages, which shows why a mixed average can mislead you about a specific unit. Here is a simple example. Your target unit may cost more than that. ![A compact one-bedroom apartment living room with a sofa, small dining table, and kitchen counter in the background.](https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?q=small%20one-bedroom%20apartment%20living%20room%20with%20kitchen%20corner&w=800&h=450&rs=1&c=4) ## What would rent look like at different budgets? That is the lower published average for Myrtle Beach: approximately $1,372 per month [\[1\]](https://www.shjune.com/blog/cost-of-living-in-myrtle-beach-in-2025-a-locals-guide/?ref=josetijam.com). That is the higher figure, the average rent for an apartment in Myrtle Beach at $1,644 per month [\[2\]](https://www.trulia.com/for%5Frent/Myrtle%5FBeach,SC/?ref=josetijam.com). Split the same rent between two adults and the difference is easier to picture. Treat the lower number as a starting point, not a final budget, because utilities and fees come on top of rent. Set a margin for those costs before you choose a figure to plan around. ## Is rent going up or down in Myrtle Beach? RentCafe reports an average rent of $1,635 for an apartment in Myrtle Beach, down 1.27% from $1,656 the year before [\[5\]](https://www.rentcafe.com/average-rent-market-trends/us/sc/myrtle-beach/?ref=josetijam.com). That is a small one-year decline. It tells you the average moved slightly between two dated reports, not that rents are falling across the city. A one-year change is a reported change, not a forecast. It describes what the data showed for one period. It cannot tell you whether rent will keep falling, rise again, or stay flat over the next year. If you are budgeting for a lease that starts next season, treat the dip as background, not as a reason to expect a lower price. To see a real trend, compare dated figures from the same source over time. Note the date and the bedroom count on each figure, then compare the newer number with an older one from the same page. For example, if you saved the RentCafe average a year ago, compare it with the current figure and check that both cover apartments in the same way. Avoid comparing a figure from one source with a figure from another. A difference between two sites usually reflects different methods, unit mixes, or dates, not a change in rent. Keep your comparison inside one source so the change you see is more likely to be real. ## How can you check current rent for the unit you want? Start by matching the bedroom count, then the date, then the current listings. Together these tell you whether a published average is useful for the unit you want. ### Match the bedroom count Use only the average that describes your unit. A one-bedroom figure says little about a two-bedroom, and an all-unit average mixes studios with larger homes. If you want a two-bedroom, look for a two-bedroom number, even if it is harder to find. ### Check the date on each average Before you use a figure, find out what period it covers. An old number can describe a market that has since changed. The one-bedroom average in one Myrtle Beach report covers December 2019 [\[6\]](https://wpde.com/news/local/average-rent-in-myrtle-beach-drops-below-1k-bringing-the-lowest-price-in-3-years-apartment-list-horry-county-data-consistency-changes-pandemic?ref=josetijam.com), so it is too old to set a budget for a search today. For a closer look, read [Myrtle Beach SC Housing Market: Current Prices and What They Mean](https://josetijam.com/myrtle-beach-sc-housing-market/). ### Compare with current listings Use the average as a starting point, then look at what is actually available. Open listings for the neighborhood you want and filter them to your bedroom count. Say you want a two-bedroom near the beach: note the rent on five available units and budget near the middle of that range. If most listings sit above the published average, plan for the higher number. ## Which rent number should you use? Use the figure that matches your bedroom count and its date, not a single headline number. Published averages for Myrtle Beach fall roughly between $1,372 and $1,644 a month [\[1\]](https://www.shjune.com/blog/cost-of-living-in-myrtle-beach-in-2025-a-locals-guide/?ref=josetijam.com)[\[2\]](https://www.trulia.com/for%5Frent/Myrtle%5FBeach,SC/?ref=josetijam.com). That spread is wide, so the reference you pick matters. Pick the figure that matches your bedroom count and recent date. An all-unit average mixes studios and larger homes, so a one-bedroom search needs a one-bedroom number. RentCafe's $1,635 average carries a September 2026 date, which makes its age easy to judge [\[5\]](https://www.rentcafe.com/average-rent-market-trends/us/sc/myrtle-beach/?ref=josetijam.com). Use the average as a starting budget, then check actual listings for the neighborhood and unit size you want. The average shows the likely range, while current listings show what landlords are asking this month. ## Sources 1. [Cost of Living in Myrtle Beach in 2025: A Local's Guide](https://www.shjune.com/blog/cost-of-living-in-myrtle-beach-in-2025-a-locals-guide/?ref=josetijam.com) 2. [Apartments For Rent in Myrtle Beach, SC](https://www.trulia.com/for%5Frent/Myrtle%5FBeach,SC/?ref=josetijam.com) 3. [Rental market trends in Myrtle Beach, SC](https://www.rent.com/south-carolina/myrtle-beach-apartments/rent-trends?ref=josetijam.com) 4. [Average Rent in Myrtle Beach, SC](https://www.apartments.com/rent-market-trends/myrtle-beach-sc/?ref=josetijam.com) 5. 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