Rent by ZIP code in Myrtle Beach
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29579 | Horry County | $1,769 | +6% |
| 29577 | Horry County | $1,682 | +1% |
| 29588 | Horry County | $1,656 | -1% |
| 29572 | Horry County | $1,528 | -8% |
Rent by bedroom count in Myrtle Beach
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Horry County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,155 | +0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,258 | +2.4% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,504 | +2.7% |
| 3 bedroom | $1,823 | +1.0% |
| 4 bedroom | $1,981 | -6.2% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Myrtle Beach?
Typical rent across Horry County is $1,709 as of September 2026. That is up 2.1% from a year earlier and up 21.8% over five years.
| Year | Typical rent, Horry County | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,482 | +22.9% |
| 2022 | $1,607 | +8.4% |
| 2023 | $1,630 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | $1,667 | +2.3% |
| 2025 | $1,682 | +0.9% |
| 2026 (through September) | $1,709 | +1.6% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Myrtle Beach rent questions
- What is the average rent in Myrtle Beach, SC?
- Typical asking rent in Myrtle Beach is $1,669 a month as of September 2026, across 4 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,528 to $1,769.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Myrtle Beach?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Horry County is $1,504 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,258 and a three bedroom is $1,823. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Myrtle Beach?
- Rent is rising. Typical rent in Horry County is $1,709 as of September 2026, up 2.1% from a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Myrtle Beach?
- ZIP 29572 has the lowest typical asking rent in Myrtle Beach at $1,528 a month, compared with $1,669 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Myrtle Beach?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Myrtle Beach rent of $1,669, that is about $5,007 a month, or $60,084 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Myrtle Beach sits in the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC metro area.