Last updated on September 6, 2026

Average rent in
Murrells Inlet, SC

Median rent

Median rent in Murrells Inlet

$1,785/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Murrells Inlet is $1,785 per month as of September 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $115 less per month.

$1.37

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Murrells Inlet

40

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Murrells Inlet rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Murrells Inlet, SC

Average rent prices in Murrells Inlet have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Murrells Inlet, SC

Rent prices in Murrells Inlet vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Murrells Inlet is $1,650, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Murrells Inlet run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,845.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

23%

210%

1 bedroom

$1,300

3%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,712

3%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,850

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,600

20%

37%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

210%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,712

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

37%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Murrells Inlet, SC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Murrells Inlet, SC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Murrells Inlet and Charleston by all bedroom counts and property types.

Murrells Inlet

Median rent price$1,785
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,550
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Murrells Inlet, SC is 30% lower than the median rent in Charleston, SC.

Discover rentals in Murrells Inlet, SC

3d ago

7.7

Very good

411 Cambridge Cir.

411 Cambridge Cir, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

2 beds

2 baths

$1,400

Apartment for rent

411 Cambridge Cir #D5 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in Murrells Inlet

RENTAL, Condo, Murrells Inlet, SC

411 Cambridge Cir #D5, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

2 beds

2 baths

$1,400

Condo for rent

66 Turning Stone Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Murrells Inlet

Condo for rent

120 Veranda Way - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in Murrells Inlet

3 beds

2 baths

$1,700

$1,600

Price drop

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Murrells Inlet, SC

Quick answers to common questions about the Murrells Inlet rental market.

How much is rent in Murrells Inlet?

The average rent in Murrells Inlet is $1,785 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Murrells Inlet?

Average rent prices in Murrells Inlet have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Murrells Inlet rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Murrells Inlet is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $115 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Murrells Inlet?

To comfortably afford rent in Murrells Inlet, you'd need to earn approximately $71,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Murrells Inlet?

December offers the best rental deals in Murrells Inlet, with prices running approximately 3% lower than October, which sees the highest rents of the year.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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