Average Rent in Summerville, SC
12 apartment buildings, 188 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Summerville, SCCheapest
$1,330/mo
Coopers Ridge
Properties
12
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Units
188
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Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 12 properties in Summerville, SC.
Average rent trend, last 3 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Summerville, SC Rent Prices
All 12 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Coopers Ridge
111 Cooper's Ridge Blvd, Ladson, SC 29456, USA
MAA Commerce Park
3785 Ladson Rd, Ladson, SC 29456, USA
The Murray
500 Lama Dr, Summerville, SC 29486, USA
Camellia at One Nexton
4600 Bakers Blessing Ln, Summerville, SC 29486, USA
Avana Oakbrook
325 Midland Pkwy, Summerville, SC 29485, USA
Elevate at Brighton Park
115 Great Lawn Dr, Summerville, SC 29486, USA
Slate Nexton
6000 Front St, Summerville, SC 29486, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coopers Ridge 111 Cooper's Ridge Blvd, Ladson, SC 29456, USA | $1,330 | $1,624 | $1.55/ft² | 3.9 (250) | 10 |
| 2 | MAA Commerce Park 3785 Ladson Rd, Ladson, SC 29456, USA | $1,403 | $1,544 | $1.64/ft² | 4.5 (200) | 18 |
| 3 | The Murray 500 Lama Dr, Summerville, SC 29486, USA | $1,433 | $1,824 | $1.96/ft² | 4.4 (197) | 20 |
| 4 | Camellia at One Nexton 4600 Bakers Blessing Ln, Summerville, SC 29486, USA | $1,472 | $1,824 | $1.92/ft² | 4.7 (125) | 55 |
| 5 | Avana Oakbrook 325 Midland Pkwy, Summerville, SC 29485, USA | $1,483 as of Oct 1 | $1,732 | $1.55/ft² | 3.7 (131) | 20 |
| 6 | Elevate at Brighton Park 115 Great Lawn Dr, Summerville, SC 29486, USA | $1,483 | $1,818 | $1.71/ft² | 4.7 (314) | 29 |
| 7 | Slate Nexton 6000 Front St, Summerville, SC 29486, USA | $1,487 | $1,738 | $1.73/ft² | 4 (97) | 4 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood.
Coopers Ridge
3.9 (250)111 Cooper's Ridge Blvd, Ladson, SC 29456, USA
MAA Commerce Park
4.5 (200)3785 Ladson Rd, Ladson, SC 29456, USA
The Murray
4.4 (197)500 Lama Dr, Summerville, SC 29486, USA
Camellia at One Nexton
4.7 (125)4600 Bakers Blessing Ln, Summerville, SC 29486, USA
Avana Oakbrook
3.7 (131)325 Midland Pkwy, Summerville, SC 29485, USA
Elevate at Brighton Park
4.7 (314)115 Great Lawn Dr, Summerville, SC 29486, USA
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Summerville, SC neighborhoods
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Summerville, SC Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Summerville, SC is $1,789 per month, based on 188 units across 12 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,330 at Coopers Ridge to $2,854 at The Murray.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,511/mo | $1,433/mo | 15 |
| 1 Bed | $1,584/mo | $1,330/mo | 76 |
| 2 Bed | $1,888/mo | $1,529/mo | 71 |
| 3 Bed | $2,277/mo | $1,798/mo | 26 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Summerville, SC, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Summerville, SC averages $1,584/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,888/mo. At the local median household income of $78,621, that works out to 27% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Summerville, SC at $1,414/mo. The current tracked market average runs 27% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Summerville, SC while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Summerville, SC?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$72,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,789/mo.
Comfortable income
$86,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,330/mo), you need to earn at least $53,000/year.
Median household income in Summerville, SC is $78,621 , about 8% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Summerville, SC
Overall prices in Summerville, SC runs above the national average by about 1% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 101.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Summerville, SC's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,789 |
| Utilities | $530 |
| Groceries | $518 |
| Transportation | $1,264 |
| Healthcare | $617 |
| Other goods and services | $987 |
| Estimated total | $5,706/mo |
Population
51,262
Median household income
$78,621
Census median rent
$1,414/mo
Census rent burden
30.5%
Median age
38.1
Mean commute
30 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in South Carolina
How Summerville, SC rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Summerville, SC | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | $2,464 | +38% | -1.9% | 21 |
| Greenville, SC | $1,913 | +7% | +4.4% | 15 |
| North Charleston, SC | $1,922 | +7% | +0.3% | 13 |
| Rock Hill, SC | $1,494 | -16% | -0.5% | 10 |
| Columbia, SC | $1,972 | +10% | -5.4% | 9 |
| MT Pleasant, SC | $3,338 | +87% | -22.3% | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Summerville, SC?
The average rent in Summerville, SC is $1,789 per month, based on 188 units across 12 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Summerville, SC?
The median asking rent in Summerville, SC is $1,694 per month, computed from 188 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,789/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Summerville, SC?
The lowest available rent in Summerville, SC starts at $1,330 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Summerville, SC?
1-bedroom apartments in Summerville, SC average $1,584/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,330/mo across 76 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Summerville, SC?
2-bedroom apartments in Summerville, SC average $1,888/mo. Units start from $1,529/mo across 71 units currently listed.
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