Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Hilton Head

Bluffton’s $2,256 median gross rent is the highest in the Lowcountry—$2,256, according to ALEX Intelligence’s October 14, 2026 data. This isn’t a crisis of affordability; it’s a testament to a market where location, lifestyle, and long-term stability are priced in. Unlike speculative hubs, Bluffton’s rent premium reflects sustained demand from relocating professionals and deep-rooted residents. The data shows that in this market, high rent isn’t a problem—it’s a feature. The difference is in intent: Bluffton values permanence over profit. The full analysis is available in the report: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-14-hilton-head-gross-rent-place-mkt Median Gross Rent, top 6 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Bluffton — $2,256 #2 Port Royal — $1,726 #3 Hilton Head Island — $1,479 #4 Laurel Bay — $1,454 #5 Burton — $1,229 #6 Beaufort — $1,212 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: danperry.com (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=93841851; Slide 2: danperry.com (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=93841867; Slide 3: Chad Sparkes from Kissimmee,Florida, United States (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=66590682; Slide 4: Farragutful (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=57129554 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-14-hilton-head-gross-rent-place-mkt View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902