Bluffton

Daufuskie Island is home to a wonderful large and clean public beach.
You can take a bike ride along the beach in North Forest Beach.
Historic Savannah maintains a rich history and timeless appeal.
Welcome to the Farmers Market of Bluffton.
Red Cedar Elementary School takes great care in the education of their students.

Bluffton, SC Area Guide

Bluffton, South Carolina combines coastal living with historic Southern architecture along the scenic May River. The town's Old Town district features preserved pre-Civil War buildings, including the Church of the Cross, while art galleries and restaurants line Calhoun Street. Residents enjoy outdoor recreation at the Buckwalter Trail and New River Trailhead Park, along with numerous boat landings and cycling paths throughout the community.

Located between Hilton Head Island and Savannah, Bluffton offers housing options from Old Town properties to newer developments in Palmetto Bluff. The University of South Carolina Beaufort campus contributes to the area's educational landscape. The town's history runs deep - the Church of the Cross, built in 1857, stands as one of several significant pre-Civil War structures that help tell Bluffton's story.

Explore the City

Historic Savannah maintains a rich history and timeless appeal.

Bluffton High School strives to give students a quality education.

Red Cedar Elementary School takes great care in the education of their students.

Martin Family Park features seating around the field.

Martin Family Park features seating around the field.

Enjoy the swings at DuBois Park.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Bluffton, SC is $1,164 for a studio, $1,879 for one bedroom, $2,046 for two bedrooms, and $2,359 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bluffton has increased by 2.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,879/month
809 Sq Ft
House
$2,910/month
1,455 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,958/month
1,020 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,550/month
1,595 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bluffton, SC is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

40 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

40 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Pritchardville Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Okatie Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Bluffton Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

River Ridge Academy

Public

Grades PK-8

Red Cedar Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

River Ridge Academy

Public

Grades PK-8

Bluffton Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

H. E. McCracken Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Bluffton High

Public

Grades 9-12

May River High

Public

Grades 9-12

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.