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Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Hilton Head Island, SC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Hilton Head Island rent stands today
Hilton Head Island, SC rent rose 13.8% year over year, with a current median of $3,300/month. Renters are paying $112 more per month on average than last year, despite a 17.1% decline month over month from the recent peak.
Vs. national rents
Hilton Head Island runs roughly 1.7× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among the pricier coastal markets for renters. The total rental inventory is limited, with only 54 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios and 1-bedrooms in Hilton Head Island are around $1,590 to $1,600/month, while 2-bedrooms sit at $2,500/month. Larger units command higher rents, with 3-bedrooms at $3,500/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching a median of $5,998/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Hilton Head Island
$3,300/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Hilton Head Island is $3,300 per month as of June 2026. This is 69% above the national average rent, or $1,350 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Hilton Head Island
54
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Hilton Head Island rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Hilton Head Island, SC
Average rent prices in Hilton Head Island have decreased by 17% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 $3,821, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Hilton Head Island run $2,715 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,665.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,590 |  78% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,600 | 4% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $2,500 | 6% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $3,500 | 8% | 24% | |
4 bedroom | $5,997 | 13% | 38% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Hilton Head Island, SC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,821 | 16% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,350 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,500 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,590
Last 30 days
78%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
24%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,997
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
38%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Hilton Head Island, SC.
Apartments
Average rent
$3,821
Last 30 days
16%
Condos
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
1%
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
69%higher than the national median
8%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Hilton Head Island, SC is 57% higher than the median rent in Beaufort, SC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,100
12%$2,500
2%$2,650
6%$2,875
20%$1,821
3%$2,995
1%$1,505
14%$2,700
7%$1,950
4%$2,233
$2,200
4%$2,030
63%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
Apartment for rent in Hilton Head Island
155 Dillon Rd #2125, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,950
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Hilton Head Island
2 beds
2 baths
$1,995
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Hilton Head Island
2 beds
2 baths
$2,350
$2,150
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Hilton Head Island
2 beds
2 baths
$2,150
Condo for rent
5h ago
Verified
3 beds
3.5 baths
$12,667
$10,757
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,353
$4,164
Price drop
Condo for rent
5h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,935
$3,811
Price drop
Condo for rent
4d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,683
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hilton Head Island
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hilton Head Island
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,895
House for rent
5h ago
Verified
3 beds
3.5 baths
$12,667
$10,757
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Hilton Head Island
3 beds
2 baths
$3,300
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,683
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,935
$3,811
Price drop
Condo for rent
5h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,225
$2,613
Price drop
Condo for rent
5h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,353
$4,164
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hilton Head Island
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hilton Head Island
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,895
House for rent
5h ago
Verified
3 beds
3.5 baths
$12,667
$10,757
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,935
$3,811
Price drop
Condo 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 $3,300 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Hilton Head Island?
Average rent prices in Hilton Head Island have decreased by 17% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.
How does Hilton Head Island rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Hilton Head Island is 69% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,350 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 $132,000/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?
Hilton Head Island's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,800 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,400 monthly. One-bedroom rents increased 6.8% from the previous year, but two-bedroom prices declined 4.8% over the same period.
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).