2-Bedroom Rent · August 2026

2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Murrells Inlet, SC

$1,600/mo

Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina as of August 2026. That's +18% lower than the citywide median of $1,948 and +3% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.

2-Bedroom median
$1,600
August 2026
vs city overall
-18%
$1,948 city median
vs national
-3%
$1,655 US median
South Carolina rank
#50
of 67 cities

Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Murrells Inlet

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom at the current median rent.

Annual income
$64,000
Monthly gross
$5,333
Hourly (full-time)
$30.77

Rent by apartment size in Murrells Inlet

Compare Murrells Inlet's median rent across every apartment size.

Studio
$1,270
1-Bedroom
$1,320
2-Bedroom (current)
$1,600
3-Bedroom
$1,990
4+ Bedroom
$2,340

Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in South Carolina

#City2-Bedroom rent
1Forest Acres$885
2Camden$930
3Gaffney$980
4Anderson$985
5Greenwood$985
6Newberry$1,020
7Orangeburg$1,030
8Hartsville$1,050
9Lancaster$1,050
10North Augusta$1,060
11Seneca$1,060
12Central$1,090
13Pendleton$1,090
14Piedmont$1,090
15Travelers Rest$1,110

Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in South Carolina

#City2-Bedroom rent
1Mount Pleasant$2,510
2Bluffton$2,310
3Charleston$2,123
4Hilton Head Island$1,960
5Fort Mill$1,863
6Ladson$1,820
7Chapin$1,800
8Summerville$1,743
9Beaufort$1,743
10Irmo$1,730
11Goose Creek$1,720
12Hanahan$1,710
13Clover$1,710
14Port Royal$1,700
15Simpsonville$1,670

Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Murrells Inlet.

CityDistance2-Bedroom rentvs Murrells Inlet
Pawleys Island, SC5.9 mi$1,510$-90 (-6%)
Surfside Beach, SC7.8 mi$1,580$-20 (-1%)
Myrtle Beach, SC15.4 mi$1,453$-147 (-9%)
Conway, SC17.6 mi$1,240$-360 (-22%)
North Myrtle Beach, SC33.6 mi$1,540$-60 (-4%)
Little River, SC34.7 mi$1,410$-190 (-12%)
Calabash, NC40.9 mi$1,417$-183 (-11%)
Shallotte, NC53.2 mi$1,140$-460 (-29%)
Florence, SC62.7 mi$1,133$-467 (-29%)
Bolivia, NC68.2 mi$1,350$-250 (-16%)
Moncks Corner, SC71 mi$1,470$-130 (-8%)
Mount Pleasant, SC72.2 mi$2,510+$910 (+57%)

2-Bedroom rent in Murrells Inlet — common questions

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Murrells Inlet?

As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina is $1,600 per month. This is +18% below the citywide median of $1,948.

What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Murrells Inlet?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $64,000 ($5,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.77/hour at a full-time job.

Is Murrells Inlet expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?

Murrells Inlet's 2-bedroom median of $1,600 is +3% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 46th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does Murrells Inlet rank for 2-bedroom rent in South Carolina?

Among the 67 cities in South Carolina with 2-bedroom data, Murrells Inlet ranks #50 from cheapest to most expensive.

Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Murrells Inlet?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Pawleys Island ($1,510), Surfside Beach ($1,580), Myrtle Beach ($1,453).

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Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for Murrells Inlet, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (August 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.