Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Hilton Head Island, SC

Median rent

Median rent in Hilton Head Island

$3,050/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hilton Head Island is $3,050 per month as of October 2026. This is 61% above the national average rent, or $1,150 more per month.

$1.89

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hilton Head Island

38

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hilton Head Island rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Hilton Head Island, SC

Average rent prices in Hilton Head Island have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $2,200, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Hilton Head Island run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,071.

Listings

Studio

$1,095

78%

-

1 bedroom

$2,150

33%

11%

2 bedroom

$2,375

6%

17%

3 bedroom

$3,500

No Change

29%

4 bedroom

$3,750

2%

26%

Studio

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

78%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

33%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,375

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last year

29%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

26%

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$3,050
increased by61%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hilton Head Island, SC is 39% higher than the median rent in Beaufort, SC.

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 & Services2% higher
Groceries1% higher
HealthNo difference
Housing7% higher
Transportation2% lower
Utilities7% lower

Discover rentals in Hilton Head Island, SC

50 Yacht Cove Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Hilton Head Island

2 beds

2.5 baths

$1,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
125 Cordillo Pkwy #23 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Hilton Head Island

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
380 Marshland Rd #D28 - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

Condo for rent in Hilton Head Island

2 beds

2 baths

$2,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
380 Marshland Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Hilton Head Island

2 beds

2 baths

$2,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $3,050 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hilton Head Island?

Average rent prices in Hilton Head Island have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,150 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 $122,000/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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