Murrells Inlet

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Murrells Inlet, SC Area Guide

Resort-town amenities in a small-town environment.

Coastal Boating Fishing Nature Outdoors

Murrells Inlet is a small, quiet area just down the coast from Myrtle Beach. The community is bordered on the south and west by enormous nature preserves, and practically right next door to some of South Carolina’s finest beaches. Wachesaw East Golf Club forms the centerpiece of Murrell’s Inlet, with several other quality golf courses just outside of town. The Marshwalk offers a unique twist on the classic boardwalk formula: based around the community’s historic fishing village, Marshwalk delivers world class restaurants, unique shopping, gorgeous views and access to boating, fishing, and kayaking in a casual atmosphere.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Murrells Inlet, SC is $1,411 for a studio, $1,474 for one bedroom, $1,812 for two bedrooms, and $1,907 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Murrells Inlet has increased by 0.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,474/month
701 Sq Ft
House
$2,040/month
955 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,853/month
1,296 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

St. James High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,837 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Huntington Beach State Park
  • Brookgreen Gardens

Airports

  • Myrtle Beach International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.