Palisades at New River
82 Ardmore Garden Dr,
Hardeeville, SC 29927
$1,395 - $2,225
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Bluffton, SC
What is the average rent in Bluffton, SC?
$1,843/month
Average Rent
813 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.9%
Increase in the Last Year
As of May 2026, the average rent in Bluffton, SC is $1,843 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,642/month, which means Bluffton rent prices are 12% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Bluffton, you can expect to pay about $1,119 per month for a studio, $1,843 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,099 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,395 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Bluffton, SC?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $18 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Bluffton, SC
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Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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6%
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28%
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67%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bluffton?
Based on current rent prices, Lawton Station and Mill Creek at Cyprus Ridge" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bluffton.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bluffton?
Based on current rent prices, Lawton Station and Mill Creek at Cyprus Ridge" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bluffton.
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Which Bluffton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Bluffton with the most apartments available are Lawton Station and Mill Creek at Cyprus Ridge" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bluffton, SC?
Because the average rent in Bluffton is $1,843, you’ll want to make about $6,143 per month or $73,716 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.
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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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.