Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 20, 2026
Average rent in
Sumter, SC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 20, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Sumter, SC rent slipped 10.7% year over year to a current median of $1,250/month. The median rent remains below the peak of $1,500/month reached in May 2026, showing a cooling in the market.
Compared to national trends
Sumter's median rent is 34.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. This positions Sumter as a market with rents below the national median, without additional comparative claims.
Price ranges
Bedroom medians in Sumter range from studios at $350/month to 4+ bedrooms at $2,200/month. Most rentals are in 2- and 3-bedroom units, with medians of $875 and $1,350/month respectively.
Median rent
Median rent in Sumter
$1,250/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Sumter is $1,250 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sumter
119
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Sumter rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Sumter, SC
Average rent prices in Sumter have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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
Sumter, SC
Rent prices in Sumter vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sumter is $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Sumter run $875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,045.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $350 | 14% |  17% | |
1 bedroom | $887 | 3% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $875 | 3% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,350 | 3% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | 4% | 7% |
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 Sumter, SC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,100 | 1% | 15% | |
Condos | $950 | 6% | - | |
Houses | $1,650 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$350
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$887
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
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 Sumter, SC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
Condos
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Sumter, 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 Sumter, SC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Sumter and Blythewood by all bedroom counts and property types.
Sumter
34%lower than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sumter, SC is 37% lower than the median rent in Blythewood, SC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,995
2%$1,495
7%$1,545
2%$1,800
19%$1,360
6%$1,781
5%$1,393
36%$1,900
$1,299
19%$2,192
16%$1,150
24%$1,400
101%Cost of living in Sumter, SC
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 2% higher |
| Groceries | 4% lower |
| Health | 11% lower |
| Housing | 42% lower |
| Transportation | 6% lower |
| Utilities | 36% higher |
Discover rentals in Sumter, SC
2d ago
70 S Guignard Dr, Sumter, SC 29150
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$403–$870
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 Sumter
2 beds
1 bath
$650
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
Available Sep 30
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Sumter
2 beds
1 bath
$650
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
Available Sep 30
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sumter
216 Thomas Dr, Sumter, SC 29150
2 beds
1 bath
$650
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sumter
2090 Four Bridges Rd, Sumter, SC 29153
5 beds
4.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sumter
2070 Hatteras Way, Sumter, SC 29153
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sumter
3 beds
3 baths
$2,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sumter
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
11h ago
780 W Liberty St, Sumter, SC 29150
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
13h ago
5 Hanover Ct, Sumter, SC 29150
2–3 beds
1 bath
$849–$1,299
House for rent
3d ago
934 Houck St, Sumter, SC 29150
3 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
4d ago
11 Highland Ave, Sumter, SC 29150
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,350–$1,450
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Sumter
1718 Canopy Dr, Sumter, SC 29150
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,000
Price dropped $200House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Sumter
355 Niblick Dr, Sumter, SC 29154
5 beds
3 baths
$2,275
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 Aug 18
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sumter
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,255
Total 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 5
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sumter
5 beds
3 baths
$2,330
Total 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 Sep 22
13h ago
5 Hanover Ct, Sumter, SC 29150
2–3 beds
1 bath
$849–$1,299
House for rent
3d ago
934 Houck St, Sumter, SC 29150
3 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
861 Carolina Ave, Sumter, SC 29150
4 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Apartment for rent
18h ago
House for rent in Sumter
4627 Blanche Rd #LOT73, Sumter, SC 29154
2 beds
2 baths
$800
Price dropped $50Additional 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 Oct 1
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Frequently asked questions for Sumter, SC
Quick answers to common questions about the Sumter rental market.
How much is rent in Sumter?
The average rent in Sumter is $1,250 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sumter?
Average rent prices in Sumter have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.
How does Sumter rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Sumter is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 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 $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Sumter?
May offers the lowest rents in Sumter, with prices running 13.2% below the March peak. This seasonal difference creates clear savings opportunities for renters who can time their search for late spring.
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).