Rental Market Trends in Bluffton, SC

Q: What is the average rent in Bluffton, SC?

As of July 2025, the average rent in Bluffton, SC was $1,808/month.

What is the average rent in Bluffton, SC?

$1,808/month

Average Rent

809 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.5%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Bluffton, SC is $1,808 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,637/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 $1,211 per month for a studio, $1,808 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,022 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,366 or more.

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Studio

$1,211/month

420 Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$1,808/month

809 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,022/month

1,141 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$2,366/month

1,390 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,931/month

1,290 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$3,001/month

1,760 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$3,237/month

2,376 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$1,985/month

1,009 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Bluffton, SC?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.5%, which averages out to $28 less per month.

Percentage*

Rent Range

0% Below $700/month

0% $700 - $1,000/month

6% $1,001 - $1,500/month

29% $1,501 - $2,000/month

65% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Bluffton is $1,808, you’ll want to make about $6,026 per month or $72,312 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.

How does Bluffton, SC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Bluffton, SC to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

Apartment Averages

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Apartment communities in Bluffton we think you'll love

Mystic Bluff Apartments

103 Inspiration Ave,
Bluffton, SC 29910

1-3 Beds | $1,559 - $2,899

The Elle

10 Sikes Trl,
Bluffton, SC 29910

1-3 Beds | $1,900 - $2,750

Palisades at New River

82 Ardmore Garden Dr,
Hardeeville, SC 29927

1-3 Beds | $1,565 - $2,295

Waterside at Pepper Hall

91 Wiltons Way,
Bluffton, SC 29909

1-2 Beds | $1,520 - $2,333

Property Management Companies in Bluffton, SC

ZRS Management

326

Communities
96,441

Units
135

Cities

2 Communities in Bluffton

Aspen Square Management

64

Communities
12,676

Units
48

Cities

2 Communities in Bluffton

Continental Realty Corporation

36

Communities
10,149

Units
21

Cities

2 Communities in Bluffton

Greystar

3,280

Communities
911,936

Units
849

Cities

1 Community in Bluffton

Willow Bridge

708

Communities
192,694

Units
330

Cities

1 Community in Bluffton

RangeWater

202

Communities
52,380

Units
104

Cities

1 Community in Bluffton

Brookside Properties

147

Communities
24,917

Units
58

Cities

1 Community in Bluffton

Southwood Realty Company

103

Communities
24,800

Units
58

Cities

1 Community in Bluffton

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.