Last updated on June 8, 2026

Average rent in
Murrells Inlet, SC

Median rent

Median rent in Murrells Inlet

$1,697/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Murrells Inlet is $1,697 per month as of June 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $252 less per month.

$1.56

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Murrells Inlet

46

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Murrells Inlet rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,825. 1-bedroom apartments in Murrells Inlet run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.

Listings

Studio

$1,866

No Change

1155%

1 bedroom

$1,200

No Change

15%

2 bedroom

$1,650

12%

13%

3 bedroom

$1,900

3%

9%

4 bedroom

$2,750

9%

250%

Studio

Average rent

$1,866

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1155%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

250%

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$1,697
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,612
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Murrells Inlet, SC is 35% lower than the median rent in Charleston, SC.

Discover rentals in Murrells Inlet, SC

3955 Highway 17 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Murrells Inlet

SINGLE_FAMILY - Murrells Inlet, SC

3955 Highway 17, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

Studio

0 baths

$525

House for rent

420 Cambridge Cir #G7 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Murrells Inlet

$1,350 - 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment In Murrells Inlet

420 Cambridge Cir #G7, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

2 beds

2 baths

$1,350

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 3

151 Chenoa Dr Unit C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Murrells Inlet

House for rent

4996 Highway 17 Business #NA - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Murrells Inlet

2 beds

2 baths

$1,500

House for rent

Available Jun 5

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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 $1,697 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Murrells Inlet?

Average rent prices in Murrells Inlet have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Murrells Inlet rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Murrells Inlet is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $252 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 $68,000/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?

One-bedroom apartments in Murrells Inlet average around $1,400 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units average around $1,600 monthly. Both bedroom types experienced rent decreases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms down 3.9% and two-bedrooms declining 5.1%.

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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