What is the average apartment size in North Myrtle Beach?

The average size for a North Myrtle Beach, SC apartment is 1,052 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 Oct / 2025, the average rent in North Myrtle Beach is $1,687 per month, a 6.1% decrease from last year’s average of $1,796.

What is the average apartment size in North Myrtle Beach?

The typical apartment in North Myrtle Beach offers about 1,052 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: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in North Myrtle Beach is $1,687, a 6.1% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,796.

One-bedroom apartments provide 785 square feet for $1,473, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,725 offer 1,095 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,303 sq ft) for $1,874, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in North Myrtle Beach, SC

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,687	1,052 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,473	785 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,725	1,095 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,874	1,303 sq. ft.

North Myrtle Beach, SC rent trends

Rental prices in North Myrtle Beach, SC have decreased by 6.1% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,796 to $1,687.

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.

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How North Myrtle Beach Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
North Myrtle Beach	$1,687
Charleston	$2,051
Columbia	$1,472
Greenville	$1,559
Summerville	$1,659
Myrtle Beach	$1,649
Spartanburg	$1,240
Fort Mill	$1,676
Florence	$1,194
Beaufort	$1,761
Aiken	$1,270
Wilmington, NC	$1,619
Georgetown, SC	$1,550

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.