What is the average apartment size in North Myrtle Beach?

The average size for a North Myrtle Beach, SC apartment is 1,051 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in North Myrtle Beach?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in North Myrtle Beach is $1,674 per month, a 5.93% decrease from last years average of $1,779.

What is the average apartment size in North Myrtle Beach?

The typical apartment in North Myrtle Beach offers about 1,051 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

North Myrtle Beach, SC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in North Myrtle Beach?

The typical rent budget in North Myrtle Beach ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 67% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in North Myrtle Beach?

In North Myrtle Beach, 17% of households rent while 83% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 21, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in North Myrtle Beach is $1,674, a 5.93% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,779.

One-bedroom apartments provide 775 square feet for $1,454, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,713 offer 1,089 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,307 sq ft) for $1,852, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in North Myrtle Beach, SC

Last updated: February 21, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,674	1,051 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,454	775 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,713	1,089 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,852	1,307 sq. ft.

North Myrtle Beach, SC rent trends

Rental prices in North Myrtle Beach, SC have decreased by 5.93% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,779 to $1,674.

What's the typical rent budget in North Myrtle Beach, SC?

The largest share of rentals in North Myrtle Beach, SC (67%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in North Myrtle Beach, SC?

1,640 or 17% of the households in North Myrtle Beach, SC are renter-occupied while 7,961 or 83% are owner-occupied.

How North Myrtle Beach Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
North Myrtle Beach	$1,674
Myrtle Beach	$1,617
Columbia	$1,467
Charleston	$2,037
Greenville	$1,568
Summerville	$1,666
Lexington	$1,491
Spartanburg	$1,232
Aiken	$1,250
Fort Mill	$1,679
Rock Hill	$1,460
Wilmington, NC	$1,613
Georgetown, SC	$1,589

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all North Myrtle Beach apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.