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Rental Market Trends in Bluffton, SC

What is the average rent in Bluffton, SC?

$1,787/month

Average Rent

809 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of February 2026, the average rent in Bluffton, SC is $1,787 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,626/month, which means Bluffton rent prices are 10% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Bluffton, you can expect to pay about $1,126 per month for a studio, $1,787 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,970 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,361 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,126/month
420 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,787/month
809 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,970/month
1,152 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,361/month
1,389 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,959/month
1,005 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,533/month
1,483 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,023/month
2,297 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,829/month
1,024 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,556/month
1,705 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Bluffton, SC?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.6%, which averages out to $27 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated February 2026
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Rent Ranges in Bluffton, SC
Last Updated February 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Bluffton, SC
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
6% $1,001 - $1,500/month
38% $1,501 - $2,000/month
56% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bluffton, SC?

Because the average rent in Bluffton is $1,787, you’ll want to make about $5,956 per month or $71,472 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Bluffton, SC

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The Elle

The Elle

10 Sikes Trl,
Bluffton, SC 29910

$1,900 - $2,670

1-3 Beds

Palisades at New River

Palisades at New River

82 Ardmore Garden Dr,
Hardeeville, SC 29927

$1,445 - $2,225

1-3 Beds

Waterside at Pepper Hall

Waterside at Pepper Hall

91 Wiltons Way,
Bluffton, SC 29909

$1,869 - $2,416 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

One Hampton Lake

One Hampton Lake

11 Parklands Dr,
Bluffton, SC 29910

$1,932 - $3,200 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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