Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 22, 2026

Average rent in
Sumter, SC

Last updated on April 22, 2026

Last updated on April 22, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Sumter, SC is $1,300. This is -33%, or $645, lower than the national average.

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average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,300

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Total rentals

114

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Sumter, SC is $1,300. This is -33%, or $645, lower than the national average.

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average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
55%
32%
6%
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 remained the same 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 $1,100. A 1-bedroom apartment in Sumter, SC costs about $899 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,025. Houses for rent in Sumter, SC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,550.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$899

5%

10%

2 bedroom

$975

4%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,550

3%

12%

4 bedroom

$2,200

4%

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$899

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

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$1,300
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,050
increased by5%

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.

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$2,050

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$1,850

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$1,895

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$1,050

decreased by9%

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$2,150

increased by6%

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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

Apartments for rent in Blythewood

Discover rentals in Sumter, SC

216 Thomas Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sumter

216 Thomas Drive

216 Thomas Dr, Sumter, SC 29150

2 beds

1 bath

$650

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11 Loring Dr #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sumter

Apartment for rent

43 Birnie Circle - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.6

Very good

43 Birnie Circle

43 Birnie Cir, Sumter, SC 29150

2 beds

1 bath

$800

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722B Miller Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sumter

2BR/1.0BA

722B Miller Rd, Sumter, SC 29150

2 beds

1 bath

$825

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714A Miller Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sumter

2BR/1.0BA

714A Miller Rd, Sumter, SC 29150

2 beds

1 bath

$825

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704B Miller Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sumter

2BR/1.0BA

704B Miller Rd, Sumter, SC 29150

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

716B Miller Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sumter

2BR/1.0BA

716B Miller Rd, Sumter, SC 29150

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

Twin Magnolia - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.6

Very good

Twin Magnolia

326 W Hampton Ave, Sumter, SC 29150

2 beds

2 baths

$875

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