3-Bedroom Rent · October 2026

3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Pawleys Island, SC

$1,820/mo

Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Pawleys Island, South Carolina as of October 2026. That's +1% lower than the citywide median of $1,841 and +15% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.

3-Bedroom median
$1,820
October 2026
vs city overall
-1%
$1,841 city median
vs national
-15%
$2,130 US median
South Carolina rank
#36
of 62 cities

Income needed for a 3-bedroom in Pawleys Island

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 3-bedroom at the current median rent.

Annual income
$72,800
Monthly gross
$6,067
Hourly (full-time)
$35.00

Rent by apartment size in Pawleys Island

Compare Pawleys Island's median rent across every apartment size.

Studio
$1,140
1-Bedroom
$1,150
2-Bedroom
$1,510
3-Bedroom (current)
$1,820
4+ Bedroom
$2,180

Cheapest cities for a 3-bedroom in South Carolina

#City3-Bedroom rent
1Camden$1,130
2Greenwood$1,200
3Gaffney$1,220
4Anderson$1,243
5Orangeburg$1,280
6Seneca$1,310
7Central$1,350
8Piedmont$1,350
9Pendleton$1,360
10Travelers Rest$1,360
11Dalzell$1,380
12Easley$1,380
13North Augusta$1,390
14Fountain Inn$1,410
15Lancaster$1,430

Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in South Carolina

#City3-Bedroom rent
1Mount Pleasant$3,110
2Bluffton$2,805
3Charleston$2,630
4Fort Mill$2,370
5Hilton Head Island$2,360
6Chapin$2,290
7Ladson$2,250
8Irmo$2,210
9Summerville$2,160
10Goose Creek$2,130
11Hanahan$2,120
12Clover$2,110
13Beaufort$2,103
14Simpsonville$2,040
15North Charleston$2,040

Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Pawleys Island.

CityDistance3-Bedroom rentvs Pawleys Island
Murrells Inlet, SC5.9 mi$1,990+$170 (+9%)
Surfside Beach, SC13.7 mi$1,990+$170 (+9%)
Myrtle Beach, SC21.1 mi$1,833+$13 (+1%)
Conway, SC21.4 mi$1,565$-255 (-14%)
Longs, SC38 mi$1,960+$140 (+8%)
North Myrtle Beach, SC39.5 mi$1,940+$120 (+7%)
Little River, SC40.5 mi$1,780$-40 (-2%)
Calabash, NC46.8 mi$1,172$-648 (-36%)
Shallotte, NC59.1 mi$1,600$-220 (-12%)
Florence, SC61.2 mi$1,447$-373 (-20%)
Moncks Corner, SC65.1 mi$1,820—
Mount Pleasant, SC66.5 mi$3,110+$1,290 (+71%)

3-Bedroom rent in Pawleys Island — common questions

How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Pawleys Island?

As of October 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Pawleys Island, South Carolina is $1,820 per month. This is +1% below the citywide median of $1,841.

What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Pawleys Island?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $72,800 ($6,067/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.00/hour at a full-time job.

Is Pawleys Island expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?

Pawleys Island's 3-bedroom median of $1,820 is +15% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 34th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does Pawleys Island rank for 3-bedroom rent in South Carolina?

Among the 62 cities in South Carolina with 3-bedroom data, Pawleys Island ranks #36 from cheapest to most expensive.

Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Pawleys Island?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Conway ($1,565), Little River ($1,780), Calabash ($1,172).

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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 Pawleys Island, 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 (October 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.