If you’ve been dreaming of a beach town retirement, you aren’t alone. Many retirees hope to ride into the sunset with a beautiful beach view nearby. But with retirees bringing home an average of $2,071 per month in Social Security benefits, according to the Social Security Administration, it’s sometimes difficult to find an affordable beach town for your golden years.
This list of nine East Coast beach towns shows that it’s possible to pay the rent in many beachy locales. As you set yourself up for retirement, one of these beach towns might work out well for your budget.
Editor’s note: Unless otherwise noted, all one-bedroom rent data comes from Apartment.com…