Hello All! I'm thinking of moving to SC and need some info....

[Kahuna]

If I move to SC, it would be to a 2 bedroom apartment, and I need to know what monthly utilities run to plan a budget.

Right now, I'm looking at the Myrtle Beach area. Are the apartments in this area heavily populated by college students? I'm a senior citizen and am looking for a "serene" environment.

What are towns within 50 miles of Horry County that I can investigate for potential housing.

Thanks in advance for any and all advice.

[blm]

1. We lived in Conway

for 4years, 2000-2004. Didn’t want to live in Myrtle Beach, it was too odd for me. Conway was pleasant.

[Kahuna]

2. Thanks for your reply. Conway would be excellent, but I'm not finding

many apartments on apartments.com.

[blm]

12. Some of the larger homes there in Conway

may be advertising in rooms to share.

There are some apartment buildings near Conway Hospital and Coastal Carolina Univ. I lived in town in the Historic District.

[WalkerinSC]

3. Conway and Aynor are decent choices.

I'm not a coast guy. I prefer the Piedmont and Upcountry.

If the coast is your goal but looking for more laid back you may want to look into Colleton County and Walterboro.

[Kahuna]

5. The coast isn't my goal per se. I have a niece who lives in Conway

which is near Myrtle Beach. My goal is to be within 50 miles of Conway/MB, where the cost of living isn't too high. I'm a senior citizen on a fixed income.

[WalkerinSC]

15. Georgetown

May fit the bill. Florence is a bit further away but it is on I-20/I-95 and has a good hospital system.

[notemason]

4. Pawleys Island

[Kahuna]

6. Thanks for this tip. This is what I'm looking for. I also

need to know what the cost of utilities for a 2 bedroom would be.

[blm]

7. Pawleys is mostly vacation rentals.

Mr blm’s family has been going there on extended stays for at least a century.

I think there are apartments on the nearby mainland that should be available. Hurricanes are an occasional worry.

[notemason]

8. Those condos are also for sale

if the wallet can't handle head a bit up 17 and there's Surfside Beach; I raised two children there and loved it; very family friendly, good mixture of society. Utilities were reasonable, our 3 bedroom home ran about $250/mo for most services (power, phone, water/sewer.
Hurricanes are to be expected. Most are wind speeds of 100mph or less and are not usually destructive. I did stay (sent the kids away) for Hugo but that one was exceptional. It was an experience I'd rather not relive.

[Kahuna]

9. Thanks so much. I will look into it.

[blm]

10. Yeah, Hugo was the tough one for that area.

We were staying at Pawleys the week Kerry was announcing for presidency in Charleston. We woke up early and headed down there. We ended up sitting near Max Cleland.

Little blm was not yet 3 and absolutely loved Kerry the way other toddlers loved Barney.

[notemason]

13. Great memories

for you. Often wonder what would have been the result had Hillary accepted his offer for VP. It was polled a winner at the time. Kerry is an outstanding example of what this country can produce.

[twodogsbarking]

11. We travel from Pa to Oak Island, NC. Like the place.

Check it out. About fifty miles away.

[Kahuna]

14. You guys are the best. I'm looking into all suggestions. So keep them coming!!!