
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bluffton, SC from $800 (45 Rentals)
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Nextloft

72 Cassandra Ln

Oldfield Mews Apartments and Townhomes

20 Trail Ridge Retreat

29 Edgewater

Mystic Bluff Apartments

The Bluestone Apartments

Crowne at 170
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Bristol at New Riverside

Enclave at Bluffton Park

25 Minetta Lane

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Waterside at Pepper Hall

Residences at Old Carolina

Emerson Isles

897 Fording Island Rd

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One Hampton Lake

100 Kensington Blvd, Unit 817, Unit 817
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36 Promenade St

May River Village

897 Fording Island Rd

The Elle

100 Kensington Blvd

50 Pebble Beach Cove

61 Zubler St

Venture at Okatie Bluff

Emerson Isles II
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1 Pomegranate Ln

242 West Square

430 Gardners Cir

2800 Capital Square

Palisades at New River

Abberly Chase Apartment Homes

Viera at Whitemarsh

The Ellis

The Palmer
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EmmaJames

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Lakeview Terrace

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Aquatera

Marsh Point

Riverworks

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Pilot & Park

Diamond Cove

Mariner Grove

Saddlewood at Pepper Hall
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Bluffton, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bluffton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Bluffton Studio Apartments | $1,910 | $1,131 | $2,581 |
| Cheap Bluffton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,098 | $1,175 | $3,706 |
| Cheap Bluffton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,244 | $1,130 | $4,406 |
| Cheap Bluffton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,703 | $1,550 | $4,100 |
| Cheap Bluffton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,739 | $2,650 | $2,925 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bluffton, SC
Pricing Updated: 04/23/2026Current apartment rentals in the Bluffton, SC area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bluffton Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluffton Park | $2,860 | $1,131 | 62 |
| Hampton Hall | $2,860 | $1,500 | 86 |
| Parkside at Baynard Park | $2,860 | $1,130 | 61 |
Cheapest Available Bluffton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Bluffton, SC is a Studio unit found at Nextloft in the Parkside at Baynard Park neighborhood priced from $1,136. 2800 Capital Square in the Savannah Gardens neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bluffton apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nextloft | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,136 |
| 2800 Capital Square | 1x1 Standard - Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Palisades at New River | The Beaufort | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Abberly Chase Apartment Homes | Aqua | 1BR,1BA | $1,408 |
| The Ellis | Studio sqft 618 (S1) | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| The Palmer | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,499 |
| Oldfield Mews Apartments and Townhomes | Bliss Garden - Phase 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| 29 Edgewater | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,519 |
| Viera at Whitemarsh | Oleander | 2BR,2BA | $1,525 |
| Mystic Bluff Apartments | Aegean | 1BR,1BA | $1,539 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bluffton, SC
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bluffton area is the $1.47 price per square foot Cumberland Model at New River Forest in the starting from $2,523. The second greatest value Bluffton apartment is the C1 Model at Indigo Cove starting at $2,860 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Parkside at Baynard Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bluffton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Forest | Cumberland | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.47 |
| Indigo Cove | C1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.79 |
| Retreat at New Riverside | Sage | 3BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| The Palmer | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Residences at Old Carolina | 2PX | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| Saddlewood at Pepper Hall | B1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.93 |
| Crowne at 170 | Hampton | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| Oldfield Mews Apartments and Townhomes | Bliss Garden - Phase 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Lakeview Terrace | LT1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Palisades at New River | The Beaufort | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bluffton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bluffton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bluffton is under $1,539.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bluffton?
The cheapest apartment in Bluffton is 2800 Capital Square which is listed at $1,175, while the average apartment in Bluffton costs $2,860.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bluffton?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 12 regular apartments in Bluffton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Bluffton?
Cheap apartments in Bluffton have an average cost of $200 which is $2,660 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bluffton.
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