Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 22, 2026
Average rent in
Sumter, SC
Average rent in
Last updated on July 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Sumter, SC rent slipped 3.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,450/month. Renters today are paying $32 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Sumter sits 25.4% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, with 104 total rentals offering a modest selection for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Sumter rent for $900/month, 1-bedrooms for $875/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,072/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,584/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,100/month. The bedroom rent range reflects the diversity of rental options available across unit sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in Sumter
$1,450/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Sumter is $1,450 per month as of July 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $495 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sumter
104
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Sumter rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Sumter, SC
Average rent prices in Sumter have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $900 |  1% | - | |
1 bedroom | $875 | 2% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,072 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,584 | 1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,100 | 3% | 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% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,100 | 30% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,650 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,072
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,584
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
3%
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%
Condos
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
30%
Houses
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
No Change
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
25%lower than the national median
13%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sumter, SC is 34% lower than the median rent in Blythewood, SC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,200
3%$1,500
28%$1,550
5%$1,350
6%$1,250
7%$2,045
21%$1,400
35%$1,895
16%$1,400
4%$2,310
9%$1,100
14%$1,750
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 | 37% higher |
Discover rentals in Sumter, SC
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sumter
216 Thomas Dr, Sumter, SC 29150
2 beds
1 bath
$650
House for rent
9h ago
Apartment for rent in Sumter
19 Woodlawn Ave #1, Sumter, SC 29150
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Sumter
2 beds
1 bath
$750
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sumter
2 beds
1 bath
$795
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sumter
2395 Peach Orchard Rd, Sumter, SC 29154
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,050
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sumter
2190 Harborview Dr, Sumter, SC 29153
4 beds
2 baths
$2,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sumter
3 beds
3 baths
$2,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sumter
525 Batty Way, Sumter, SC 29154
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
11 Highland Ave, Sumter, SC 29150
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,350–$1,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
934 Houck St, Sumter, SC 29150
4 beds
2 baths
$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
780 W Liberty St, Sumter, SC 29150
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,599
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,599
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,064
House for rent
Available Jul 21
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,694
House for rent
Available Aug 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sumter
2125 Canadiangeese Dr, Sumter, SC 29153
5 beds
3 baths
$2,600
House for rent
1h ago
Apartment for rent in Sumter
251 Rast St #A6, Sumter, SC 29150
2 beds
2 baths
$950
Apartment for rent
1h ago
House for rent in Sumter
523 Colonial Dr, Sumter, SC 29150
3 beds
1 bath
$1,195
House for rent
8h ago
43 Birnie Cir, Sumter, SC 29150
2 beds
1 bath
$800–$850
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Apartment for rent in Sumter
19 Woodlawn Ave #1, Sumter, SC 29150
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,450 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sumter?
Average rent prices in Sumter have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Sumter rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Sumter is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $495 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 $58,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Sumter?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Sumter average around $880/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,020/month.
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).