Last updated on June 20, 2026

Average rent in
Pawleys Island, SC

Median rent

Median rent in Pawleys Island

$3,467/mo

increased by83%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pawleys Island is $3,467 per month as of June 2026. This is 78% above the national average rent, or $1,517 more per month.

$4.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pawleys Island

45

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pawleys Island rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%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 increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 83% 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 $4,359, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Pawleys Island run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,467.

Listings

Studio

$3,125

8%

-

1 bedroom

$1,350

23%

-

2 bedroom

$3,289

3%

86%

3 bedroom

$3,926

4%

75%

4 bedroom

$2,550

1%

44%

Studio

Average rent

$3,125

Last 30 days

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,289

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

86%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,926

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

75%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

44%

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$3,467
increased by78%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pawleys Island, SC is 93% higher than the median rent in Conway, SC.

Discover rentals in Pawleys Island, SC

46 Professional Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Pawleys Island

SINGLE_FAMILY - Pawleys Island, SC

46 Professional Ln, Pawleys Island, SC 29585

Studio

0 baths

$670

House for rent

Litchfield Oaks Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

7.6

Very good

Litchfield Oaks Apartments

5 Ashcraft Cir, Pawleys Island, SC 29585

2–3 beds

2 baths

$1,369–$2,051

Price drop

Apartment for rent

206 Marsh Oaks Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Pawleys Island

House for rent

314 Red Rose Blvd #5 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Townhouse for rent in Pawleys Island

Rose Run, Pawleys Island

314 Red Rose Blvd #5, Pawleys Island, SC 29585

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,475

House 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 $3,467 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pawleys Island?

Average rent prices in Pawleys Island have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 83% since last year.

How does Pawleys Island rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pawleys Island is 78% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,517 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 $139,000/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?

Pawleys Island's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $1,900 per month. These figures reflect the current pricing structure across the city's rental inventory.

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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