Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Summerville, SC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Summerville rent stands today
Summerville, SC rent rose 9.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,189/month. Renters today are paying $69 more per month on average than last year despite a 2.1% month-over-month decline from the recent peak in June 2026.
Compared to national trends
Summerville sits 15.2% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market with 223 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $1,282/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,485/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,691/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,200/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,645/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters in Summerville.
What you'll pay
Houses command a median rent of $2,400/month compared to $1,647/month for apartments, which make up 15.8% of total rentals. This split shows the cost difference between property types in Summerville.
Median rent
Median rent in Summerville
$2,189/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Summerville is $2,189 per month as of September 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $289 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Summerville
223
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Summerville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Summerville, SC
Average rent prices in Summerville have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $1,647, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Summerville run $1,497 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,691.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,282 |  3% | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,485 | 5% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,691 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,200 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,645 | 2% | 4% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Summerville, SC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,647 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,995 | 4% | 14% | |
Houses | $2,400 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,100 | 18% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,282
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,485
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,691
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,645
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Summerville, SC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,647
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
14%
Houses
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
18%
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
15%higher than the national median
11%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Summerville, SC is 4% higher than the median rent in Beaufort, SC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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3%$2,200
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1%$4,500
Discover rentals in Summerville, SC
3d ago
548 Orangeburg Rd, Summerville, SC 29483
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1212 Boone Hill Rd, Summerville, SC 29483
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Summerville
118 Roberta Dr, Summerville, SC 29485
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,349
Apartment for rent
2d ago
401 E 3rd North St, Summerville, SC 29483
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Summerville
124 Cloverfield Trail Dr #NA, Summerville, SC 29486
4 beds
3 baths
$4,850
$4,300
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Summerville
317 Rutherford St, Summerville, SC 29483
4 beds
2 baths
$3,700
House for rent
7h ago
House for rent in Summerville
4 beds
4 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available Sep 14
5d+ ago
House for rent in Summerville
116 Post Mill Dr, Summerville, SC 29485
3 beds
3 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
108 Acuna St, Summerville, SC 29485
3 beds
2 baths
$2,310–$2,740
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
3d ago
Verified
111 Springview Ln, Summerville, SC 29485
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$1,875
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1 Bosquet Ct, Summerville, SC 29485
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,427–$3,139
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
260 Pidgeon Bay Rd, Summerville, SC 29483
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,649–$2,315
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
111 Springview Ln, Summerville, SC 29485
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$1,875
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1 Bosquet Ct, Summerville, SC 29485
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,427–$3,139
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1001 Linger Longer Dr, Summerville, SC 29483
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,418–$2,083
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$2,540
$2,350
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 14
5d+ ago
Verified
108 Acuna St, Summerville, SC 29485
3 beds
2 baths
$2,310–$2,740
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
4d ago
Verified
1 Bosquet Ct, Summerville, SC 29485
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,427–$3,139
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
700 Martins Creek Blvd, Summerville, SC 29485
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,339–$2,796
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
6000 Front St, Summerville, SC 29486
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950–$1,996
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 $2,189 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Summerville?
Average rent prices in Summerville have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Summerville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Summerville is 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $289 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?
October offers the best rental deals in Summerville, with prices running approximately 9% lower than April, which sees the highest rents of the 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).