Last updated on October 5, 2026

Average rent in
Shaw Air Force Base, SC

Median rent

Median rent in Sumter

$1,297/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sumter is $1,297 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $603 less per month.

$0.92

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sumter

117

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sumter rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Shaw Air Force Base, SC

Average rent prices in Sumter have increased by 18% 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 Shaw Air Force Base, SC

Rent prices in Sumter vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sumter is $1,150, whereas a house costs $1,662. 1-bedroom apartments in Sumter run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,045.

Listings

1 bedroom

$912

-

-

2 bedroom

$850

-

9%

3 bedroom

$1,475

-

30%

4 bedroom

$2,275

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-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$912

2 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last year

30%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,275

The table above reflects average rent prices in Shaw Air Force Base, 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 Shaw Air Force Base, SC

123 Dixie Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sumter

2 beds

1 bath

$695

$650

Price drop

121 Dixie Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sumter

2 beds

1 bath

$695

$650

Price drop

216 Thomas Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sumter

216 Thomas Drive

216 Thomas Dr, Sumter, SC 29150

2 beds

1 bath

$650

203 Montreat St #1 - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Sumter

2 beds

1 bath

$695

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Frequently asked questions for Shaw Air Force Base, SC

Quick answers to common questions about the Sumter rental market.

How much is rent in Sumter?

The average rent in Sumter is $1,297 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sumter?

Average rent prices in Sumter have increased by 18% since last year.

How does Sumter rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sumter is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $603 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sumter?

To comfortably afford rent in Sumter, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/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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