
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Myrtle Beach, SC from $1,275 (4 Rentals)


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Myrtle Beach?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach Studio Apartments | $1,389 | $800 | $3,117 |
| Myrtle Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,510 | $1,006 | $3,524 |
| Myrtle Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,789 | $1,225 | $4,889 |
| Myrtle Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,059 | $1,275 | $4,473 |
| Myrtle Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,283 | $2,150 | $5,956 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Myrtle Beach Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Myrtle Beach?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Myrtle Beach is under $1,264.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Myrtle Beach?
The cheapest apartment in Myrtle Beach is The Brixley at Carolina Forest which is listed at $1,275, while the average apartment in Myrtle Beach costs $2,961.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Myrtle Beach?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 13 regular apartments in Myrtle Beach that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Myrtle Beach?
Cheap apartments in Myrtle Beach have an average cost of $346 which is $2,615 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Myrtle Beach.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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