South Myrtle Beach

Murrells Inlet, SC

Background Image

South Myrtle Beach - Murrells Inlet, SC

Area Guide

Share Guide

A tiny fishing village with a huge appetite for fun (and fresh seafood)

Beach History Fishing Coastal Nightlife Scenic

The tidal creeks and marshes once used as hideouts for treasure-hungry pirates (including Blackbeard himself) now make up the scenic landscape enjoyed by South Myrtle Beach residents. A few miles down South Carolina’s Highway 17 will transport you from the tourist-filled streets of Myrtle Beach to the coastal properties of Murrells Inlet. This quaint fishing village is known for show-stopping flavors that make it “The Seafood Capital of South Carolina.” Each day fishing and shrimping boats deliver boatloads of fresh seafood to be cooked up at local eateries soon after.

During the day, the beaches of Murrell Inlet offer a more secluded sun and surf than Myrtle Beach. Residents can enjoy expert fishing tours, adventurous water sports, or simply a day of sunbathing on the warm coast.

The jewel of the inlet however, the MarshWalk, comes alive at night. This half mile boardwalk sits atop the once pirate-infested estuary, promising seafood shacks, tangerine-colored sunsets, live music, and fun for all ages. Accommodations in this hidden paradise include a range of affordably and moderately priced condos and apartment rentals.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in South Myrtle Beach is $1,564 for a studio, $1,437 for one bedroom, $1,722 for two bedrooms, and $2,054 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Myrtle Beach has decreased by -1.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 715 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,564/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 711 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,437/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,006 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,722/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,273 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,054/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

47

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

46

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Myrtle Beach State Park
  • Huntington Beach State Park
  • Brookgreen Gardens

Airports

  • Myrtle Beach International

Top Apartments in South Myrtle Beach

Houses for Rent in South Myrtle Beach

Property Management Companies

Search Nearby Rentals

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.