What is the average apartment size in Hilton Head Island?

The average size for a Hilton Head Island, SC apartment is 1,208 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 Hilton Head Island?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Hilton Head Island is $2,799 per month, a 2.93% decrease from last years average of $2,883.

What is the average apartment size in Hilton Head Island?

The typical apartment in Hilton Head Island offers about 1,208 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Hilton Head Island, SC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Hilton Head Island?

The typical rent budget in Hilton Head Island ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 45% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Hilton Head Island?

In Hilton Head Island, 21% of households rent while 79% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Hilton Head Island is $2,799, a 2.93% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,883.

One-bedroom apartments provide 880 square feet for $2,155, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,974 offer 1,302 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,586 sq ft) for $3,589, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Hilton Head Island, SC

Last updated: February 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,799	1,208 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,155	880 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,974	1,302 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,589	1,586 sq. ft.

Hilton Head Island, SC rent trends

Rental prices in Hilton Head Island, SC have decreased by 2.93% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,883 to $2,799.

What's the typical rent budget in Hilton Head Island, SC?

The largest share of rentals in Hilton Head Island, SC (45%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Hilton Head Island, SC?

3,616 or 21% of the households in Hilton Head Island, SC are renter-occupied while 13,888 or 79% are owner-occupied.

How Hilton Head Island Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Hilton Head Island	$2,799
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
Bluffton, SC	$2,019
Port Royal, SC	$1,440
Bloomingdale, GA	$1,637
Richmond Hill, GA	$1,851
Hardeeville, SC	$1,927
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 Hilton Head Island 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.