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Conway, South Carolina is a historic riverfront town on the Waccamaw River and the home of Coastal Carolina University, whose roughly 10,000 students bring a steady beach-adjacent college energy. Conway sits about 10 miles inland from Myrtle Beach, so you get a small, walkable downtown with a scenic Riverwalk and Spanish moss while the Atlantic and the Grand Strand are a short drive away. Campus life and Chanticleer game days anchor the social calendar, and the surrounding area is mostly residential neighborhoods wrapped in Lowcountry greenery. The downtown square hosts farmers markets and festivals, the Waccamaw River draws kayakers and anglers, and the whole vibe is laid-back, warm, and unmistakably coastal South Carolina.
The corridor right around campus packs in apartments and townhomes built for the student crowd, with clusters of purpose-built complexes and houses within a mile or two.
Walkable charm along the Waccamaw Riverwalk, a good fit for students who like a calmer, scenic setting close to the square.
Options for students who want closer beach access and don't mind a longer drive, trading campus proximity for the coast.
Here's what you need to know about getting around Conway.
Coast RTA runs regional buses connecting Conway, the campus area, and Myrtle Beach, which helps for trips to the beach or work along the Grand Strand. Students on a bus line can manage daily commutes without a car if they plan around schedules. Routes link the campus area to the wider Grand Strand for errands and jobs. Service is regional rather than frequent, so check timetables before relying on it.
Around campus and the historic downtown, walking and biking work fine on flatter coastal terrain. The Waccamaw Riverwalk is a pleasant pedestrian stretch through the historic core. Many off-campus complexes sit within a short bike ride of campus, and some are close enough to walk. The flat Lowcountry layout makes pedaling a comfortable option close in.
Most CCU students rely on a car, since Conway spreads out and many neighborhoods sit a mile or more from campus. If you want easy beach access or off-route errands, having a car makes Conway life a lot smoother. Plan your housing around a manageable drive to campus and keep parking in mind for game days. Students on a bus line manage without one, but a vehicle adds flexibility.
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Shared off-campus rooms commonly run about $750 to $985 per bedroom in houses and townhomes, while purpose-built apartments often land around $920 to $1,275 per bedroom, with premium units higher. Rates near campus are reasonable for a coastal area.
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