Rent in Horry County, SC at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,465$17,580 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,504 (+2.7%)How much rent can you afford in Horry County, SC?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Horry County, SC by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,145 | $13,740 | $45,800 | $22.02/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,229 | $14,748 | $49,160 | $23.63/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,465 | $17,580 | $58,600 | $28.17/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,805 | $21,660 | $72,200 | $34.71/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,111 | $25,332 | $84,440 | $40.60/hr |
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Rent in Horry County, SC: common questions
How much is rent going up in Horry County, SC in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,504 for a two-bedroom, up 2.7% from $1,465. A one-bedroom goes from $1,229 to $1,258, a studio from $1,145 to $1,155.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Horry County, SC?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,229 for a one-bedroom and $1,465 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $17,580 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Horry County, SC?
To keep a $1,465 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $28.17 an hour, or $58,600 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,229 takes $23.63 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Horry County, SC?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,145, one bedroom $1,229, two $1,465, three $1,805 and four $2,111 a month.
Is rent affordable in Horry County, SC?
For the typical household, earning $66,880 a year ($5,573 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,465 takes 26.3% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,465 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $58,600. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $28.17 an hour.