Average Rent in Hilton Head Island, SC and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Hilton Head Island, SC

Average rent prices in Hilton Head Island have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% 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
Hilton Head Island, SC

Rent prices in Hilton Head Island vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hilton Head Island is $2,100, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Hilton Head Island run $1,730 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,150.


Studio	$1,125	78%	6%
1 bedroom	$1,500	2%	11%
2 bedroom	$2,350	1%	1%
3 bedroom	$2,795	3%	33%
4 bedroom	$3,085	2%	9%


Apartments	$2,100	2%	No Change
Condos	$1,972	6%	No Change
Houses	$3,400	No Change	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,125

Last 30 days

78%

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last 30 days

Last year

33%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,085

Last 30 days

Last year

The table above reflects average rent prices in Hilton Head Island, 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 Hilton Head Island, SC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Hilton Head Island and Beaufort by all bedroom counts and property types.

Hilton Head Island

Median rent price$2,825

49%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,100

11%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hilton Head Island, SC is 35% higher than the median rent in Beaufort, SC.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$2,100

$2,400

$2,552

$2,800

$1,750

$2,550

$1,562

$2,325

$1,895

$1,900

$2,189

$2,650

Cost of living in Hilton Head Island, SC

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses accrued by most renters	Average cost compared to national average
Goods & Services	3% higher
Groceries	1% higher
Health	1% lower
Housing	5% higher
Transportation	2% lower
Utilities	6% lower

Discover rentals in Hilton Head Island, SC

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Hilton Head Island

50 Yacht Cove Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

2 beds

2.5 baths

$2,000

$1,800

Price drop

1d ago

Condo for rent in Hilton Head Island

45 Folly Field Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

2 beds

2 baths

$1,900

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Hilton Head Island

96 Mathews Dr #157, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

2 beds

2 baths

$1,995

2d ago

Condo for rent in Hilton Head Island

36 Deallyon Ave, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

2 beds

2.5 baths

$2,350

$2,100

Price drop

3d ago

Condo for rent in Hilton Head Island

2 beds

2 baths

$2,100

663 William Hilton Pkwy #2121 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Condo for rent in Hilton Head Island

The Resort

663 William Hilton Pkwy #2121, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

2 beds

2 baths

$2,200

19h ago

Condo for rent in Hilton Head Island

125 Cordillo Pkwy #23, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Hilton Head Island

7 Windflower Ct, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

3 beds

2 baths

$3,000

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Frequently asked questions for Hilton Head Island, SC

Quick answers to common questions about the Hilton Head Island rental market.

How much is rent in Hilton Head Island?

The average rent in Hilton Head Island is $2,825 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hilton Head Island?

Average rent prices in Hilton Head Island have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Hilton Head Island rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hilton Head Island is 49% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $925 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Hilton Head Island?

To comfortably afford rent in Hilton Head Island, you'd need to earn approximately $113,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Hilton Head Island?

December offers the lowest rents in Hilton Head Island, with approximately 40% savings compared to June's peak pricing, making winter months ideal for budget-conscious apartment hunting.

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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