Pawleys Island

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Pawleys Island, SC

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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 2025, the average apartment rent in Pawleys Island, SC is $1,307 for one bedroom, $1,504 for two bedrooms, and $1,761 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pawleys Island has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,307/month
671 Sq Ft
House
$2,600/month
1,463 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,824/month
1,291 Sq Ft
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Transportation

40

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

55

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Schools

Waccamaw Intermediate

Public

Grades 4-6

420 Students

7
out of 10

Waccamaw Elementary

Public

Grades PK-3

519 Students

6
out of 10

Waccamaw Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

343 Students

6
out of 10

Waccamaw High

Public

Grades 9-12

858 Students

7
out of 10

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 2025.