Pawleys Island

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Pawleys Island, SC Area Guide

Where the locals go to vacation

Coastal Upscale Quiet Beach

One of the many destination beaches situated on South Carolinas’ coast, Pawley’s Island is a quiet yet upscale community situated between Charleston and Myrtle Beach that’s tucked away just off Highway 17 and connected to the mainland by just two main roads. Aside from vacation rentals and a few hotels, Pawley’s Island residents enjoy an atmosphere that goes almost untouched by the tourist crowd that heads to the beaches of the state every summer. Locals will tell you that this is where they vacation, and it’s easy to see why. Upscale condos and grand beachfront houses showcase the best of coastal living, with some of the state’s most pristine beaches to enjoy. Local also enjoy the inland marshes, where clams and crabs are plentiful during season. Looking for seaside dining? You’ll have to head to the mainland for food and drink, but it’s what keeps this incredible community a relatively hidden gem.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Pawleys Island, SC is $1,326 for one bedroom, $1,454 for two bedrooms, and $1,744 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pawleys Island has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,326/month
671 Sq Ft
House
$2,781/month
1,851 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,900/month
1,279 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Pawleys Island, SC is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

40 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Bikeable

55 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Waccamaw Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Waccamaw Intermediate

Public

Grades K-5

Coastal Montessori Charter

Public

Grades K-8

Waccamaw Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Coastal Montessori Charter

Public

Grades K-8

Waccamaw High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Brookgreen Gardens
  • Huntington Beach State Park
  • Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge

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.