Bluffton Apartments for Rent
Twenty apartment, townhome and rental-house communities in Bluffton, SC, grouped by where they sit, with ratings and what each rents.
Almost every apartment in Bluffton is in a newer garden-style complex: three-story buildings around a pool, usually with a gym and a dog park, on one of the town’s main roads. Where you rent mostly decides your drive. The complexes nearest US 278 are the quickest to Hilton Head Island; the ones near Old Town are closest to the river and the restaurants; the newest are out west along SC 170, toward Okatie, Beaufort and Savannah. The cards below show each one’s Google rating and what it rents.
Bluffton Apartments Near the Bridges and US 278
Apartments Near Old Town Bluffton
Apartments Along SC 170, Hampton Lake and New Riverside
Before You Rent an Apartment in Bluffton
Expect to pay more than the rent on day one. The complexes that publish their fees add an application fee, a one-time administration fee and a deposit, and several add monthly fees for pets, pest control or technology. Ask for the total monthly cost, not just the rent, before comparing two places, and ask whether the move-in special applies to the unit you want.
If you work on the island, try the drive at rush hour before you sign: the bridges on US 278 are the only way onto Hilton Head, and a place off SC 170 can add a good while to a commute in season. For a house instead of an apartment, New River Forest rents single-family homes, and most houses for rent in Bluffton come through local agents and property managers. To buy, see our Bluffton real estate guide.
On the island itself, WaterWalk at Shelter Cove rents apartments on Broad Creek. For a stay of days or weeks rather than a lease, look at vacation rentals instead: our Hilton Head vacation rentals guide covers them. For the town itself, see our Bluffton guide.
Search homes for sale in Bluffton, SC by price, type and community, plus what the listings leave out: builders and gated, golf and 55-plus communities.
Vacation rentals in Bluffton, SC: where to book, Old Town and Palmetto Bluff stays, and the Town's short-term rental permit rules for owners.
WaterWalk at Shelter Cove: one- to three-bedroom rental apartments on Broad Creek beside Shelter Cove Towne Centre, with leases of 12 to 36 months.
Bluffton, SC, across the bridges from Hilton Head: Old Town on the May River, where to eat, what to do, hotels, the grocery run and Palmetto Bluff.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Bluffton apartments are closest to Hilton Head Island?
29 Edgewater, Nextloft and Emerson Isles, all just off US 278 on the island side of Bluffton. The bridges are the only road onto the island, so allow extra time at rush hour.
Are there apartments in Old Town Bluffton?
A few. The Bridge Collective is on Calhoun Street in Old Town itself, and The Grays at Old Town and May River Village are a short drive away.
Are there affordable apartments in Bluffton, SC?
May River Village is run as affordable housing, with studios to three bedrooms. Ask its office about the income rules.
Can I rent a townhome or a house instead of an apartment?
Yes. Indigo Cove rents three-bedroom townhomes with fenced yards, Saddlewood at Pepper Hall and Oldfield Mews rent townhomes alongside apartments, and New River Forest rents three- and four-bedroom houses.
Do Bluffton apartments allow pets?
Most do. Several have on-site dog parks, including The Grays at Old Town, The Elle, Indigo Cove and Venture at Okatie Bluffs. Expect a pet fee and monthly pet rent.
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