Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
Summerville, SC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Rent in Summerville, SC rose 9.8% year over year to a current median of $2,196/month. This is $196 more per month than last year, with rent near the recent peak of $2,200/month in June 2026.
Compared to national trends
Summerville is 15.6% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median. With 197 total rentals available, it ranks as a moderately priced metro for renters.
Price ranges
Studios rent for about $1,310/month, 1-bedrooms $1,500/month, and 2-bedrooms $1,700/month. Larger units reach $2,200 for 3-bedrooms and $2,556 for 4+ bedrooms. Houses, which make up 83.6% of rentals, have a median rent of $2,343/month compared to $1,712/month for apartments.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents in Summerville fell 5.5% year over year, contrasting with the citywide rise of 9.8%. Similarly, 4+ bedroom rents slipped 2.6%, showing divergence from the overall upward trend. These differences show variation in rent changes by bedroom size.
Median rent
Median rent in Summerville
$2,196/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Summerville is $2,196 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $296 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Summerville
197
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Summerville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Summerville, SC
Average rent prices in Summerville have increased 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 $1,712, whereas a house costs $2,343. 1-bedroom apartments in Summerville run $1,505 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,701.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,309 |  1% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,500 | 5% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,700 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,200 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,556 | 1% | 3% |
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 | $1,712 | 5% | 7% | |
Condos | $1,862 | 1% | 7% | |
Houses | $2,343 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $800 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,309
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,556
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
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
$1,712
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$1,862
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
Houses
Average rent
$2,343
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$800
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
16%higher than the national median
17%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Summerville, SC is 1% lower than the median rent in Beaufort, SC.
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61%Discover rentals in Summerville, SC
3d ago
House for rent in Summerville
1217 Jeanna St, Summerville, SC 29486
5 beds
2 baths
$950
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.House for rent
4d ago
113 Timber Ln, Summerville, SC 29485
2 beds
1 bath
$1,325
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Summerville
118 Roberta Dr, Summerville, SC 29485
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,349
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
401 E 3rd North St, Summerville, SC 29483
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Summerville
124 Cloverfield Trail Dr #NA, Summerville, SC 29486
4 beds
3 baths
$4,300
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Summerville
Studio
3 baths
$3,928
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Summerville
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,500
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.House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Summerville
116 Post Mill Dr, Summerville, SC 29485
3 beds
3 baths
$3,300
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.House for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
Verified
226 Saint Catherines Ct, Summerville, SC 29483
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,029–$2,330
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 30
3d ago
Verified
108 Acuna St, Summerville, SC 29485
3 beds
2 baths
$2,510–$3,385
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 27
56m ago
Verified
111 Springview Ln, Summerville, SC 29485
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$1,875
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
700 Martins Creek Blvd, Summerville, SC 29485
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,414–$2,655
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
56m ago
Verified
111 Springview Ln, Summerville, SC 29485
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$1,875
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 Bosquet Ct, Summerville, SC 29485
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,405–$3,180
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,991
Price dropped $325Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 29
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,441
Price dropped $100Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 30
1d ago
Verified
226 Saint Catherines Ct, Summerville, SC 29483
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,029–$2,330
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 30
3d ago
Verified
108 Acuna St, Summerville, SC 29485
3 beds
2 baths
$2,510–$3,385
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 27
13h ago
Verified
700 Martins Creek Blvd, Summerville, SC 29485
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,414–$2,655
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 Bosquet Ct, Summerville, SC 29485
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,405–$3,180
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.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 $2,196 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Summerville?
Average rent prices in Summerville have increased 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 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $296 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).