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Rent Prices in Horry County, SC
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) by number of bedrooms. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Median rent
- $1,255/mo
- South Carolina $1,180/mo
- 2-bedroom median rent
- $1,241/mo
- South Carolina $1,148/mo
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 52.0%
- South Carolina 52.1%
- Renter households
- 36,099
- South Carolina 595,868
Median rent by number of bedrooms
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities
| Bedrooms | Median rent |
|---|---|
| Studio (no bedroom) | $1,017/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $1,061/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,241/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,399/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,531/mo |
| 5 or more bedrooms | $1,859/mo |
Rent as a share of income
Renter households where the share could be computed
- Pay 30% or more of income16,95752.0%
- Pay 50% or more of income8,68726.6%
The median renter household spends 31.2% of its income on rent.
HUD Fair Market Rent, fiscal year 2027
Myrtle Beach-North Myrtle Beach-Conway, SC HUD Metro FMR Area
2 bedrooms: $1,504/mo. HUD Fair Market Rent is used for housing assistance and is not an asking rent.
How it compares
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| Area | Median rent | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | Renters paying 30%+ of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horry County, SC | $1,255/mo | $1,061/mo | $1,241/mo | $1,399/mo | 52.0% |
| South Carolina | $1,180/mo | $1,113/mo | $1,148/mo | $1,240/mo | 52.1% |
| United States | $1,413/mo | $1,235/mo | $1,407/mo | $1,584/mo | 51.1% |
Cities and towns in Horry County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Median rent | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | Renters paying 30%+ of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach | $1,261/mo | $1,289/mo | $1,212/mo | $1,377/mo | 59.4% |
| Conway | $866/mo | $577/mo | $765/mo | $1,362/mo | 52.1% |
| Carolina Forest | $1,668/mo | $1,325/mo | $1,686/mo | $1,979/mo | 40.7% |
| Socastee | $1,246/mo | $1,122/mo | $1,312/mo | $1,220/mo | 43.7% |
| North Myrtle Beach | $1,263/mo | $1,082/mo | $1,266/mo | $1,427/mo | 64.0% |
| Red Hill | $1,179/mo | $1,365/mo | $1,140/mo | $1,219/mo | 36.0% |
| Little River | $1,528/mo | $984/mo | $1,582/mo | $1,559/mo | 54.5% |
| Garden City | $1,472/mo | Not reported | $1,429/mo | $1,544/mo | 33.1% |
| Forestbrook | $814/mo | Not reported | $778/mo | Not reported | 17.9% |
| Surfside Beach | $1,274/mo | $1,114/mo | $1,258/mo | $1,388/mo | 50.2% |
| Homewood | $1,122/mo | Not reported | Not reported | $1,099/mo | 29.6% |
| Loris | $694/mo | $677/mo | $778/mo | $1,079/mo | 39.5% |
| Aynor | $1,160/mo | Not reported | $1,139/mo | $1,318/mo | 60.0% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median rent in Horry County, SC?
- The median gross rent in Horry County, SC is $1,255 a month, and a typical 2-bedroom rents for $1,241/mo.
- How does Horry County compare with South Carolina?
- The median rent in Horry County is $1,255/mo, compared with $1,180/mo for South Carolina as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates