Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Summerville, SC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Summerville rent stands today

    Summerville, SC rent rose 4.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,200/month. Renters are paying $87 more per month on average than last year, and rents have climbed above the previous peak of $2,159/month reached this June.

  • Summerville runs 12.8% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it above the national average in cost for renters. The market includes 197 total rentals, with a majority of housing focused on larger units.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Summerville rent for $1,445/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,486/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,650/month, while 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,250 and $2,650/month respectively. Houses command a median rent of $2,400/month, above apartments at $1,722/month, which reflects the variety of unit types available.

Median rent

Median rent in Summerville

$2,200/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Summerville is $2,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $250 more per month.

$1.39

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Summerville

197

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 Summerville, SC

Average rent prices in Summerville have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Summerville, SC

Rent prices in Summerville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Summerville is $1,722, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Summerville run $1,497 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,719.

Listings

Studio

$1,445

7%

17%

1 bedroom

$1,486

2%

13%

2 bedroom

$1,650

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,250

1%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,650

4%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,445

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,486

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Summerville, 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.

How does rent in Summerville, SC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Summerville and Beaufort by all bedroom counts and property types.

Summerville

Median rent price$2,200
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Summerville, SC is 5% higher than the median rent in Beaufort, SC.

Discover rentals in Summerville, SC

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Oakbrook Village

111 Springview Ln, Summerville, SC 29485

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,225–$1,875

Apartment for rent

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1925 Bacons Bridge Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Summerville

1925 Bacon's Bridge Road Lot # 108 - Summerville, SC 29485 - 1

1925 Bacons Bridge Rd #1, Summerville, SC 29485

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

$1,250

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jun 15

101 Drake Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Summerville

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,295

Condo for rent

Available Jun 1

Fully Renovated 2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment By Downtown Summerville! - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Summerville, SC

Quick answers to common questions about the Summerville rental market.

How much is rent in Summerville?

The average rent in Summerville is $2,200 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Summerville?

Average rent prices in Summerville have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Summerville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Summerville is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 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 $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Summerville?

Summerville's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,500 per month, while two-bedroom units also average around $1,700 per month. Both bedroom types have remained relatively stable compared to the previous year.

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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