Average Rent in Summerville, SC
10 apartment buildings, 67 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,798/mo
Cheapest
$1,415/mo
Properties
10
Units
67
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 10 properties in Summerville, SC.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Summerville, SC Rent Prices
All 10 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Slate Nexton
6000 Front St, Summerville, SC 29486, USA
The Murray
500 Lama Dr, Summerville, SC 29486, USA
Elevate at Brighton Park
115 Great Lawn Dr, Summerville, SC 29486, USA
PURE Property Management of South Carolina
237 Old Summerville Rd unit f, Summerville, SC 29486, USA
The Ames
3800 Zephyr Rd, Summerville, SC 29486, USA
Hawthorne at Summerville
9000 Palm Passage Loop, Summerville, SC 29483, USA
Chamberlain Pines Townhomes
1060 Orangeburg Rd, Summerville, SC 29483, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slate Nexton 6000 Front St, Summerville, SC 29486, USA | $1,415 | $1,613 | $1.93 | 4 (97) | 5 |
| 2 | The Murray 500 Lama Dr, Summerville, SC 29486, USA | $1,461 | $1,790 | $1.91 | 4.4 (197) | 24 |
| 3 | Elevate at Brighton Park 115 Great Lawn Dr, Summerville, SC 29486, USA | $1,464 | $1,871 | $1.80 | 4.7 (314) | 10 |
| 4 | PURE Property Management of South Carolina 237 Old Summerville Rd unit f, Summerville, SC 29486, USA | $1,500 | $2,016 | $1.12 | 4.4 (859) | 3 |
| 5 | The Ames 3800 Zephyr Rd, Summerville, SC 29486, USA | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1.84 | 4.7 (121) | 1 |
| 6 | Hawthorne at Summerville 9000 Palm Passage Loop, Summerville, SC 29483, USA | $1,525 | $1,699 | $1.70 | 4.9 (119) | 20 |
| 7 | Chamberlain Pines Townhomes 1060 Orangeburg Rd, Summerville, SC 29483, USA | $2,215 | $2,304 | $1.44 | 3.7 (61) | 4 |
Explore Each Property
Slate Nexton
4 (97)6000 Front St, Summerville, SC 29486, USA
The Murray
4.4 (197)500 Lama Dr, Summerville, SC 29486, USA
Elevate at Brighton Park
4.7 (314)115 Great Lawn Dr, Summerville, SC 29486, USA
PURE Property Management of South Carolina
4.4 (859)237 Old Summerville Rd unit f, Summerville, SC 29486, USA
The Ames
4.7 (121)3800 Zephyr Rd, Summerville, SC 29486, USA
Hawthorne at Summerville
4.9 (119)9000 Palm Passage Loop, Summerville, SC 29483, USA
Summerville, SC Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Summerville, SC is $1,798 per month, based on 67 units across 10 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,415 at Slate Nexton to $2,215 at Chamberlain Pines Townhomes.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,535/mo | $1,461/mo | 3 |
| 1 Bed | $1,559/mo | $1,415/mo | 29 |
| 2 Bed | $1,912/mo | $1,729/mo | 26 |
| 3 Bed | $2,328/mo | $1,999/mo | 9 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, 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 $1,559/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,912/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
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,798/mo.
Comfortable income
$86,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,415/mo), you need to earn at least $57,000/year.
Median household income in Summerville, SC is $78,621 , about 9% 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) | $1,798 |
| Utilities | $530 |
| Groceries | $518 |
| Transportation | $1,264 |
| Healthcare | $617 |
| Other goods and services | $987 |
| Estimated total | $5,715/mo |
Population
51,262
Median household income
$78,621
Census median rent
$1,414/mo
Rent as % of income
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 | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | $2,534 | +41% | 20 |
| North Charleston, SC | $1,920 | +7% | 13 |
| Greenville, SC | $2,017 | +12% | 13 |
| Columbia, SC | $1,634 | -9% | 10 |
| Rock Hill, SC | $1,425 | -21% | 6 |
| MT Pleasant, SC | $3,926 | +118% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Summerville, SC?
The average rent in Summerville, SC is $1,798 per month, based on 67 units across 10 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Summerville, SC?
The lowest available rent in Summerville, SC starts at $1,415 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Summerville, SC?
1-bedroom apartments in Summerville, SC average $1,559/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,415/mo across 29 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Summerville, SC?
2-bedroom apartments in Summerville, SC average $1,912/mo. Units start from $1,729/mo across 26 units currently listed.
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