Studio Apartment Rent in Bluffton, SC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Bluffton, South Carolina as of October 2026. That's +4% lower than the citywide median of $2,096 and +56% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Bluffton
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Bluffton
Compare Bluffton's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in South Carolina
Most expensive cities for a studio in South Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Pleasant | $2,185 |
| 2 | Bluffton (this page) | $2,010 |
| 3 | Charleston | $1,844 |
| 4 | Hilton Head Island | $1,705 |
| 5 | Fort Mill | $1,620 |
| 6 | Ladson | $1,580 |
| 7 | Summerville | $1,517 |
| 8 | Beaufort | $1,517 |
| 9 | Goose Creek | $1,500 |
| 10 | Hanahan | $1,490 |
| 11 | Clover | $1,490 |
| 12 | Chapin | $1,470 |
| 13 | Simpsonville | $1,450 |
| 14 | North Charleston | $1,433 |
| 15 | Irmo | $1,420 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Bluffton.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Bluffton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island, SC | 9.9 mi | $1,705 | $-305 (-15%) |
| Hardeeville, SC | 13.4 mi | $1,170 | $-840 (-42%) |
| Beaufort, SC | 16.4 mi | $1,517 | $-493 (-25%) |
| Port Wentworth, GA | 23.1 mi | $1,550 | $-460 (-23%) |
| Savannah, GA | 24.3 mi | $1,329 | $-681 (-34%) |
| Rincon, GA | 24.9 mi | $1,200 | $-810 (-40%) |
| Pooler, GA | 29 mi | $1,550 | $-460 (-23%) |
| Guyton, GA | 36.9 mi | $1,340 | $-670 (-33%) |
| Richmond Hill, GA | 39.9 mi | $1,780 | $-230 (-11%) |
| Hinesville, GA | 59.3 mi | $1,120 | $-890 (-44%) |
| Statesboro, GA | 63.6 mi | $870 | $-1,140 (-57%) |
| Summerville, SC | 67.9 mi | $1,517 | $-493 (-25%) |
Studio rent in Bluffton — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Bluffton?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Bluffton, South Carolina is $2,010 per month. This is +4% below the citywide median of $2,096.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Bluffton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $80,400 ($6,700/month gross), which works out to roughly $38.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bluffton expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Bluffton's studio median of $2,010 is +56% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 88th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bluffton rank for studio rent in South Carolina?
Among the 62 cities in South Carolina with studio data, Bluffton ranks #61 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Bluffton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Hilton Head Island ($1,705), Hardeeville ($1,170), Beaufort ($1,517).