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Myrtle Beach averages $1,350 per month for a one-bedroom apartment. The luxury Grande Dunes community reaches $2,400, while the planned Market Common neighborhood averages around $1,900.
Myrtle Beach median rent is $150 below the national median of $1,500/mo — an affordable market.
The largest employer in Myrtle Beach is Tidelands Health, making the Market Common area and nearby neighborhoods popular for commuters looking to minimize travel time.
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Myrtle Beach averages $1,350 per month for a one-bedroom apartment. The luxury Grande Dunes community reaches $2,400, while the planned Market Common neighborhood averages around $1,900. Inland areas like Conway and Socastee offer the most affordable options starting around $1,050.
Myrtle Beach transforms dramatically between summer tourist season and the quieter off-season. Year-round residents enjoy significantly less traffic and lower prices from October through March but must contend with reduced business hours and some seasonal closures. The area's affordable beach lifestyle, low taxes, and warm winters attract growing permanent and retiree populations.
Myrtle Beach's safety is heavily neighborhood-dependent. The Downtown strip and some oceanfront areas have elevated crime tied to tourism, particularly during peak summer season. Planned communities like Market Common, Grande Dunes, and Carolina Forest have much better safety profiles and are the preferred choices for permanent residents.
Market Common, built on a former Air Force base, is the most popular choice for residents seeking walkable streets, restaurants, and a community feel. Grande Dunes is the luxury option with country club amenities and high security. Carolina Forest is a popular family community with good schools at more affordable price points.
Myrtle Beach's economy is overwhelmingly driven by tourism and hospitality, with the Grand Strand drawing over 20 million visitors annually. Healthcare through Tidelands Health and Conway Medical Center, retail, and construction are the main alternative employment sectors. The seasonal nature of tourism creates employment volatility for many workers.
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