Last updated on August 30, 2026

Average rent in
Bluffton, SC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Bluffton, SC rent slipped 11.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,300/month. Renters today are paying $114 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.

  • Bluffton runs 20.4% more expensive than the $1,910/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market with a total of 58 rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Bluffton sit at $1,125/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,829/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,100/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,400/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,950/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Bluffton

$2,300/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bluffton is $2,300 per month as of August 2026. This is 20% above the national average rent, or $390 more per month.

$1.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bluffton

58

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bluffton rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Bluffton, SC

Average rent prices in Bluffton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Bluffton, SC

Rent prices in Bluffton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bluffton is $1,950, whereas a house costs $2,722. 1-bedroom apartments in Bluffton run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,924.

Listings

Studio

$1,125

18%

39%

1 bedroom

$1,829

3%

11%

2 bedroom

$2,100

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,400

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$2,950

6%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$1,125

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

39%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,829

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

17%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bluffton, SC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Bluffton, SC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Bluffton and Beaufort by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bluffton

Median rent price$2,300
increased by20%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bluffton, SC is 5% higher than the median rent in Beaufort, SC.

Discover rentals in Bluffton, SC

897 Fording Island Rd #2302 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Bluffton

Charming 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom

897 Fording Island Rd #2302, Bluffton, SC 29910

2 beds

2 baths

$1,550

Condo for rent

100 Kensington Blvd #1101 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Bluffton

100 Kensington Blvd #1101, Bluffton, SC 29910

2 beds

2 baths

$1,600

Condo for rent

100 Kensington Blvd #513 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Bluffton

100 Kensington Blvd #513, Bluffton, SC 29910

2 beds

2 baths

$1,600

Condo for rent

100 Kensington Blvd #1106 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Bluffton

100 Kensington Blvd #1106, Bluffton, SC 29910

2 beds

2 baths

$1,700

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Bluffton, SC

Quick answers to common questions about the Bluffton rental market.

How much is rent in Bluffton?

The average rent in Bluffton is $2,300 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bluffton?

Average rent prices in Bluffton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

How does Bluffton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bluffton is 20% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $390 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bluffton?

To comfortably afford rent in Bluffton, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Bluffton?

December offers the best rental deals in Bluffton, with prices running about 7.6% lower than June's peak rates. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing advantages for renters willing to be flexible with their move-in dates.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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