Aquatera
55 Gardner Dr,
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Studio - 3 Beds | $1,652 - $3,606
Rental Market Trends in Hilton Head Island, SC
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Hilton Head Island, SC is $2,208/month.
Rent in Hilton Head Island is 33% higher than the national average rent of $1,662/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
$2,208/month
Average Rent
896 Sq Ft
Average Size
-0.4%
Change / Year
110
Available Apartments
Hilton Head Island rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Hilton Head Island average $1,376 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Hilton Head Island average $2,208 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Hilton Head Island average $3,241 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Hilton Head Island average $3,341 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Hilton Head Island, SC?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.4%, which averages out to $8 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
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Rent Ranges in Hilton Head Island, SC
July 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
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 $2,208, you’ll want to make about $7,360 per month or $88,320 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 2.0% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Hilton Head Island is 5.3% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,376 - $3,341. You can expect to pay 0.7% more for groceries, 5.6% less for utilities, and 1.9% 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Hilton Head Island?
The average rent in Hilton Head Island is $2,208 per month, which is 32.9% higher than the national average of $1,662.
What is the average rent for a house in Hilton Head Island?
The average rent for a house in Hilton Head Island, SC is $4,188 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Hilton Head Island?
Rents in Hilton Head Island, SC are decreasing, with prices down 0.4% year-over-year and $8 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Hilton Head Island?
In Hilton Head Island, SC, 60% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 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.