
Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Myrtle Beach, SC from $500 (26 Rentals)
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Carolina Breeze Apartments

The Brixley at Carolina Forest

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Willows at Grande Dunes

Hawthorne at The Mill
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Seapath on 67th

Market Common

The Parker Myrtle Beach

Breakers Point

The Cottages at Myrtle Beach

Reserve at Ridgewood Plantation
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Vinings at Carolina Bays

Lively Grande Dunes

The Pointe at Myrtle Beach

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Coastal Exchange

Seaside Grove Apartments

Luxe at Market Common
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The Edison at Farrow Commons

Hudson Carolina Forest

Cloisters At Carolina Forest

Patriot's Way at the Beach

The Veranda at Market Commons

The Laurent at Carolina Forest
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The Tides at Myrtle Beach

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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 | $1,514 | $850 | $3,402 |
| Myrtle Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,518 | $800 | $2,789 |
| Myrtle Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,796 | $1,027 | $7,368 |
| Myrtle Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,077 | $1,250 | $4,644 |
| Myrtle Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,012 | $2,473 | $8,003 |
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VickiLynn • 4+ years in Myrtle Beach
March 5, 2025I have loved living in Myrtle Beach for the past 40 years. The area offers so much to see and do and the ever-changing entertainment options make it such a fun place to live. It has the perfect location on the beach, affordable living options, great schools and universities, and of course plenty of outdoor things to explore.
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 $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Myrtle Beach?
The cheapest apartment in Myrtle Beach is Canterbury Apartments which is listed at $978, while the average apartment in Myrtle Beach costs $2,592.
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 21 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 $291 which is $2,301 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Myrtle Beach.
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Local Experts Guide to Affordable Neighborhoods in Myrtle Beach, SC
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