Last updated on August 5, 2026

Average rent in
Pawleys Island, SC

Median rent

Median rent in Pawleys Island

$2,181/mo

decreased by46%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pawleys Island is $2,181 per month as of August 2026. This is 12% above the national average rent, or $241 more per month.

$1.39

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pawleys Island

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pawleys Island rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Pawleys Island, SC

Average rent prices in Pawleys Island have decreased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 46% 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 Pawleys Island, SC

Rent prices in Pawleys Island vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Pawleys Island is $1,750, whereas a house costs $2,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Pawleys Island run $1,325 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,404.

Listings

Studio

$2,584

4%

-

1 bedroom

$1,257

23%

-

2 bedroom

$1,650

30%

56%

3 bedroom

$2,197

23%

45%

4 bedroom

$8,962

19%

32%

Studio

Average rent

$2,584

Last 30 days

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,257

Last 30 days

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

30%

Last year

56%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,197

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

45%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,962

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

32%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Pawleys Island, 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 Pawleys Island, SC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Pawleys Island and Conway by all bedroom counts and property types.

Pawleys Island

Median rent price$2,181
increased by12%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pawleys Island, SC is 22% higher than the median rent in Conway, SC.

Discover rentals in Pawleys Island, SC

Litchfield Oaks Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

7h ago

8.3

Very good

Litchfield Oaks Apartments

5 Ashcraft Cir, Pawleys Island, SC 29585

2–3 beds

2 baths

$1,404–$1,926

Apartment for rent

108 Beaver Pond Loop - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Pawleys Island

2BR/1.5BA

108 Beaver Pond Loop, Pawleys Island, SC 29585

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,500

House for rent

435 Salt Marsh Cir Unit 19d - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

House for rent in Pawleys Island

House for rent

736 Algonquin Dr Unit H - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Pawleys Island

CONDOS - Pawleys Island, SC

736 Algonquin Dr Unit H, Pawleys Island, SC 29585

3 beds

2 baths

$1,700

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Pawleys Island, SC

Quick answers to common questions about the Pawleys Island rental market.

How much is rent in Pawleys Island?

The average rent in Pawleys Island is $2,181 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pawleys Island?

Average rent prices in Pawleys Island have decreased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 46% since last year.

How does Pawleys Island rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pawleys Island is 12% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $241 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Pawleys Island?

To comfortably afford rent in Pawleys Island, you'd need to earn approximately $87,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Pawleys Island?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Pawleys Island average around $1,200/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,060/month.

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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