🌱 How much are Bluffton rents really dropping this summer?
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- How much are Bluffton rents really dropping this summer?
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• Bluffton apartments \u200bfor rent saw slight price decreases since last July (blufftontoday.com) — Apartment rents in Bluffton have dipped slightly since last July, with the overall median listing now around $2,595 and non‑subsidized units at $2,500. One-bedrooms are just over $1,500, while two-bedrooms sit at $2,500—well above both state and national averages, underscoring how costly local rentals remain. 
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