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 increased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $2,198, whereas a house costs $3,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Hilton Head Island run $1,730 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.


Studio	$1,590	78%	-
1 bedroom	$1,610	25%	14%
2 bedroom	$2,400	7%	3%
3 bedroom	$3,500	4%	10%
4 bedroom	$4,000	24%	52%


Apartments	$2,198	65%	No Change
Condos	$2,247	12%	No Change
Houses	$3,900	5%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,590

Last 30 days

78%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,610

Last 30 days

25%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

24%

Last year

52%

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$3,100

61%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,052

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hilton Head Island, SC is 51% higher than the median rent in Beaufort, SC.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$2,052

$2,472

$2,600

$2,900

$1,790

$2,950

$1,610

$2,400

$1,900

$2,000

$2,250

$1,995

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

3d ago

Condo for rent in Hilton Head Island

2 beds

2 baths

$1,950

$1,600

Price drop

Condo for rent

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hilton Head Island

155 Dillon Road Cotton Hope 2125

155 Dillon Rd #2125, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

2 beds

2.5 baths

$1,850

$1,650

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 6

4d ago

Condo for rent in Hilton Head Island

104 Cordillo Pkwy, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,850

Condo for rent

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Hilton Head Island

155 Dillon Rd #2310, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

2 beds

2 baths

$1,995

Condo for rent

2d ago

Condo for rent in Hilton Head Island

112 Union Cemetery Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

2 beds

2 baths

$2,300

$2,100

Price drop

Condo for rent

1d ago

Condo for rent in Hilton Head Island

2 bdrm 1 story condo

5 Gum Tree Rd #E9, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

Condo for rent

Available Aug 2

112 Union Cemetery Rd #215 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Hilton Head Island

112 Union Cemetery Rd #215, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

3 beds

2 baths

$2,700

$2,500

Price drop

Condo for rent

17h ago

House for rent in Hilton Head Island

4 Indigo Run Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

3 beds

2 baths

$3,200

House for rent

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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 $3,100 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hilton Head Island?

Average rent prices in Hilton Head Island have increased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

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

Rent in Hilton Head Island is 61% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,170 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 $124,000/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Hilton Head Island average around $1,900/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,390/month.

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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