Bluffton

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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.

Average apartment rental rates in Bluffton are $1,829 for one-bedroom units, with prices ranging from $1,173 for studios to $2,676 for four-bedroom homes. 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.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Bluffton, SC is $1,131 for a studio, $1,852 for one bedroom, $1,960 for two bedrooms, and $2,341 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bluffton has increased by 4.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,852/month
809 Sq Ft
House
$2,912/month
1,723 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,722/month
994 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,640/month
1,768 Sq Ft
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Transportation

40

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

1,005 Students

Okatie Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

609 Students

River Ridge Academy

Public

Grades PK-8

1,120 Students

Bluffton Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

696 Students

Red Cedar Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

601 Students

River Ridge Academy

Public

Grades PK-8

1,120 Students

Bluffton Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

872 Students

H. E. McCracken Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

889 Students

May River High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,601 Students

Bluffton High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,350 Students

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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 November 2025.