Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Charleston Southern University, SC

Median rent

Median rent in Summerville

$1,921/mo

increased by28%

vs previous year

The average rent in Summerville is $1,921 per month as of September 2026. This is 1% above the national average rent, or $21 more per month.

$1.51

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Summerville

267

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Summerville rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Charleston Southern University, SC

Average rent prices in Summerville have increased by 28% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Charleston Southern University, SC

Rent prices in Summerville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Summerville is $1,553, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Summerville run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,510.

Listings

Studio

$1,562

-

9%

1 bedroom

$1,419

-

2%

2 bedroom

$1,564

-

2%

3 bedroom

$2,200

-

13%

4 bedroom

$2,595

-

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,562

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,419

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,564

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last year

21%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Charleston Southern University, SC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Charleston Southern University, SC

Ivory Cottage Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

7.9

Very good

Ivory Cottage Apartments

5603 Dobson St, North Charleston, SC 29406

1 bed

1 bath

$850–$900

1003 Peridote Way #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Ladson

1 bed

1 bath

$850

106 Muir Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Summerville

Cozy, stylish private furnished room C2

106 Muir Ct, Summerville, SC 29485

1 bed

1 bath

$925

Ellevate St. Ives - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

4h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Ellevate St. Ives

7930 Saint Ives Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$946–$1,545

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Frequently asked questions for Charleston Southern University, SC

Quick answers to common questions about the Summerville rental market.

How much is rent in Summerville?

The average rent in Summerville is $1,921 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Summerville?

Average rent prices in Summerville have increased by 28% since last year.

How does Summerville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Summerville is 1% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $21 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Summerville?

To comfortably afford rent in Summerville, you'd need to earn approximately $77,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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