
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Myrtle Beach Neighborhood of Murrells Inlet, SC from $1,000 (35 Rentals)
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386 Bumble Cir

Lively Murrells Inlet

145 Colonial Cir

131 Veranda Way

510 Fairwood Lakes Dr, Unit 19E

1016 Hickory Dr

Sunscapes
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819 17th Ave N

1356 Glenns Bay Rd, Unit H202

217 Double Eagle Dr, Unit # D-2

Landing at Coventry

200 Tadley Way, Unit 2307

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Anchor Pointe Apartments

6530 Laguna Point
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6850 Blue Heron Blvd

6840 Blue Heron Blvd

102 Leadoff Dr

The Preserve

212 Dogwood Dr N

1200 5th Ave N

922 Fairwood Lakes Dr

1101 2nd Ave N
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401 Garden Dr

1841 Fairway Ridge Dr

3700 Abraham Pl

204 Double Eagle Dr

2268 Clearwater Dr

6576 Pebble Beach Crescent

The Village at Market Common

216 Double Eagle Dr
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2798 Howard Ave

1920 Bent Grass Dr

1870 Auburn Ln
South Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Myrtle Beach?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Myrtle Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,561 | $1,075 | $2,789 |
| South Myrtle Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,970 | $1,395 | $4,809 |
| South Myrtle Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,489 | $1,625 | $4,261 |
| South Myrtle Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,484 | $3,511 | $6,654 |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Myrtle Beach Neighborhood of Murrells Inlet, SC.
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Cheapest Available South Myrtle Beach Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Myrtle Beach area of Myrtle Beach, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Lively Murrells Inlet priced from $1,349. Sunscapes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,399. Here are the most affordable South Myrtle Beach apartments for rent in Myrtle Beach, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lively Murrells Inlet | Flounder | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,349 |
| Sunscapes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| The Village at Market Common | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Landing at Coventry | A2-Garden City | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Swells Cottages | Tybee with Garage | 2BR,2BA | $1,556 |
| Selene at Sayebrook | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,564 |
| Garden Grove Townhomes | Coastline | 3BR,2BA | $1,625 |
| Anchor Pointe Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1,649 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Myrtle Beach, SC
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Myrtle Beach area is the $1.32 price per square foot Coastline Model at Garden Grove Townhomes in the in the Linksbrook neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value South Myrtle Beach apartment is the B1 Model at Anchor Pointe Apartments starting at $1,649 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Wellington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Myrtle Beach apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Grove Townhomes | Coastline | 3BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Anchor Pointe Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| 819 17th Ave N | 819 17th Ave N | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Lively Murrells Inlet | Spadefish | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Landing at Coventry | A-1 Surfside Beach | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Sunscapes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Swells Cottages | Amelia | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| Selene at Sayebrook | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| The Village at Market Common | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Myrtle Beach Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Myrtle Beach Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Myrtle Beach Apartment is $1,349 at Lively Murrells Inlet.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Myrtle Beach Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Myrtle Beach is starting from $1,556 at Swells Cottages.
What is the most affordable South Myrtle Beach Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Myrtle Beach Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Garden Grove Townhomes and starts from $1,625.
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