Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Charleston Southern University, SC

Median rent

Median rent in Summerville

$1,981/mo

increased by29%

vs previous year

The average rent in Summerville is $1,981 per month as of October 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $81 more per month.

$1.51

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Summerville

289

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Summerville rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 29% 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 $1,586, whereas a house costs $2,225. 1-bedroom apartments in Summerville run $1,422 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,610.

Listings

Studio

$1,375

-

25%

1 bedroom

$1,409

-

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,675

-

5%

3 bedroom

$2,150

-

16%

4 bedroom

$2,585

-

29%

Studio

Average rent

$1,375

Last year

25%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,409

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,675

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,585

Last year

29%

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

Crowfield Greene - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Crowfield Greene

179 Turnmill Dr, Goose Creek, SC 29445

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,125–$1,286

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Sedgefield Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Sedgefield Apartments

5941 Willard Dr, Hanahan, SC 29410

2 beds

1 bath

$1,144–$1,164

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Iron Street Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

Iron Street Apartments

1946 Iron St, North Charleston, SC 29406

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
5825 Sledge Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

5825 Sledge Street

5825 Sledge St, Hanahan, SC 29410

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,981 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Summerville?

Average rent prices in Summerville have increased by 29% since last year.

How does Summerville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Summerville is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $81 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 $79,000/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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