Aquatera
55 Gardner Dr,
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
$1,472 - $3,437 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Hilton Head Island, SC
What is the average rent in Hilton Head Island, SC?
$2,255/month
Average Rent
896 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-6%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Hilton Head Island, SC is $2,255 per month. This is 39% higher than the national average rent price of $1,626/month, making Hilton Head Island one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Hilton Head Island, you can expect to pay about $1,332 per month for a studio, $2,255 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,114 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,861 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Hilton Head Island, SC?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 6%, which averages out to $135 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 March 2026
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Rent Ranges in Hilton Head Island, SC
Last Updated March 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
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0%
Below $700/month
20%
$700 - $1,000/month
20%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
0%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
60%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Hilton Head Island, SC?
Because the average rent in Hilton Head Island is $2,255, you’ll want to make about $7,516 per month or $90,192 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.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Hilton Head Island, SC is 1.7% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Hilton Head Island is 4.2% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,332 - $3,861. You can expect to pay 0.3% more for groceries, 4.8% less for utilities, and 1.1% less for transportation.
How does Hilton Head Island, SC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Hilton Head Island, 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.