Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 21, 2026

Average rent in
Sumter, SC

Last updated on January 21, 2026

Last updated on January 21, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Sumter, SC is $1,200. This is -37%, or $700, lower than the national average.

$0.97

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,200

decreased by11%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

91

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Sumter, SC is $1,200. This is -37%, or $700, lower than the national average.

$0.97

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
59%
31%
2%
2%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

50%
50%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Sumter, SC

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Sumter, SC have decreased by 4% in the last month and have decreased by 11% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Sumter, SC

The monthly rent for an apartment in Sumter, SC is $1,200. A 1-bedroom apartment in Sumter, SC costs about $845 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,050. Houses for rent in Sumter, SC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,300.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$991

No Change

20%

2 bedroom

$995

4%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,500

2%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,050

3%

10%

Studio

$1,000

28%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

28%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$991

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

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.

Compare rent prices in Sumter, SC to other cities

Median rent prices in Sumter, SC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Blythewood, SC.

Sumter

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,250
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sumter, SC is 47% lower than the median rent in Blythewood, SC.

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Cost of living in
Sumter, SC

The overall cost of living in Sumter, SC is 8% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

3% higher

Groceries

3% lower

Health

11% lower

Housing

39% lower

Transportation

5% lower

Utilities

40% higher

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8.6

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43 Birnie Circle

43 Birnie Cir, Sumter, SC 29150

2 beds

1 bath

$800–$850

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8.6

Very good

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326 W Hampton Ave, Sumter, SC 29150

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2 baths

$875

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