Aquatera, Hilton Head: Apartments on the North End

Aquatera apartments on Hilton Head Island at dusk: a lit pool with umbrellas and loungers in front of three-story buildings

A newer apartment complex on Hilton Head’s north end, with studios to three bedrooms, a pool, a clubhouse and screened balconies.

  • Rents: studios to three bedrooms
  • Where: 55 Gardner Drive, north end
  • Amenities: pool, clubhouse, screened balconies
  • Pets: two per home

Aquatera is a rental apartment complex at 55 Gardner Drive, on the north end of Hilton Head Island. It is one of the newest on the island: its first residents moved in during 2023. It rents studios and one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with screened balconies, around a pool and a clubhouse. The name has one r, though it is often written Aquaterra, and it has no connection to the Aquatera complex in San Diego.

Living at Aquatera

Residents who review it on Google describe clean, well-kept grounds, a gated entrance and a quiet feel, and they single out the office and maintenance staff for answering quickly. One who moved from a one-bedroom to a two-bedroom says the switch was easy. Fish Haul Beach Park is a short drive away, and Hilton Head Gardens, the island’s Section 8 complex, is its next-door neighbour on Southwood Park Drive.

Renting at Aquatera, Hilton Head

Floor plans, current rents and tour times are on Aquatera’s own website, and the leasing office is on (843) 508-9072. It allows two pets per home; ask about pet fees and monthly pet rent, and ask for the total monthly cost, fees included, before you compare it with another complex.

The island’s other complexes, with their Google ratings, are on our Hilton Head apartments for rent page. For a house, villa or condo by the year instead, see Hilton Head long term rentals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Aquatera on Hilton Head?

At 55 Gardner Drive on the north end of Hilton Head Island, SC 29926, next to Hilton Head Gardens on Southwood Park Drive.

What size apartments does Aquatera have?

Studios and one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, with screened balconies. Current floor plans and rents are on its website.

Does Aquatera allow pets?

Yes, up to two pets per home. Ask the leasing office about pet fees and monthly pet rent.

Is Aquatera the same as Aquaterra?

Yes. The complex spells its name with one r, Aquatera, but it is often searched as Aquaterra.

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