salaryRent is higher than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income. Most homes (76.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $71,880 a year. That is $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other South Carolina cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of South Carolina. It is number 80 of 101 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Little River?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Little River
| Size | Little River | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,035 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,665 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,640 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Little River overall?
Everyday prices in South Carolina overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Little River, so the South Carolina figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Little River
Life in Little River
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Little River?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $325 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $305,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $30,580 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Little River, SC?
Renting in Little River costs a median of about $1,797 a month in 2026, including utilities. The South Carolina median is $1,479.
How much do I need to make to live in Little River?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $71,880 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Little River cheap or expensive?
Little River is rated Expensive: rent takes 30.4% of the typical household income of $70,950. It ranks 80th cheapest of 101 South Carolina cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Little River?
The median homeowner in Little River pays $960 a year in property taxes, about 0.31% of the median home value.
Is Little River more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in South Carolina are 6% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Little River?
The median home value in Little River is $305,800, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.
11,771 people live in Little River. Numbers are typical (middle) values.