What is the average apartment size in Bluffton?

The average size for a Bluffton, SC apartment is 1,067 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Bluffton?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Bluffton is $2,019 per month, a 0.39% decrease from last years average of $2,027.

What is the average apartment size in Bluffton?

The typical apartment in Bluffton offers about 1,067 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Bluffton, SC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Bluffton?

The typical rent budget in Bluffton ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 53% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Bluffton?

In Bluffton, 18% of households rent while 82% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Bluffton is $2,019, a 0.39% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,027.

One-bedroom apartments provide 794 square feet for $1,845, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,971 offer 1,121 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,319 sq ft) for $2,299, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Bluffton, SC

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,019	1,067 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,845	794 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,971	1,121 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,299	1,319 sq. ft.

Bluffton, SC rent trends

Rental prices in Bluffton, SC have decreased by 0.39% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,027 to $2,019.

What's the typical rent budget in Bluffton, SC?

The largest share of rentals in Bluffton, SC (53%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Bluffton, SC?

2,055 or 18% of the households in Bluffton, SC are renter-occupied while 9,245 or 82% are owner-occupied.

How Bluffton Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Bluffton	$2,019
Myrtle Beach	$1,617
Columbia	$1,467
Charleston	$2,037
Greenville	$1,568
Summerville	$1,666
Lexington	$1,491
Spartanburg	$1,232
Aiken	$1,250
Fort Mill	$1,679
Rock Hill	$1,460
Savannah, GA	$1,753
Beaufort	$1,681
Hinesville, GA	$1,499
Pooler, GA	$1,781
Port Royal, SC	$1,440
Bloomingdale, GA	$1,637
Richmond Hill, GA	$1,851
Hardeeville, SC	$1,927
Hilton Head Island, SC	$2,799
Okatie, SC	$1,871

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Bluffton apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.