Average Rent in Summerville, SC
10 apartment buildings, 253 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,873/mo
market average
Cheapest
$1,293/mo
Coopers Ridge
Properties
10
tracked daily
Units
253
available now
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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.
Coopers Ridge
111 Cooper's Ridge Blvd, Ladson, SC 29456, USA
The Murray
500 Lama Dr, 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
The Residences at Sawmill
1000 Pine Branch Way, Summerville, SC 29483, USA
Hawthorne at Summerville
9000 Palm Passage Loop, Summerville, SC 29483, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coopers Ridge 111 Cooper's Ridge Blvd, Ladson, SC 29456, USA | $1,293 | $1,519 | $1.48 | 3.9 (250) | 5 |
| 2 | The Murray 500 Lama Dr, Summerville, SC 29486, USA | $1,327 | $1,830 | $1.94 | 4.4 (197) | 21 |
| 3 | Avana Oakbrook 325 Midland Pkwy, Summerville, SC 29485, USA | $1,356 | $1,634 | $1.51 | 3.7 (131) | 21 |
| 4 | Elevate at Brighton Park 115 Great Lawn Dr, Summerville, SC 29486, USA | $1,381 | $1,765 | $1.73 | 4.7 (314) | 12 |
| 5 | Slate Nexton 6000 Front St, Summerville, SC 29486, USA | $1,453 | $1,656 | $1.82 | 4 (97) | 6 |
| 6 | The Residences at Sawmill 1000 Pine Branch Way, Summerville, SC 29483, USA | $1,455 | $1,922 | $2.00 | 4.6 (9) | 118 |
| 7 | Hawthorne at Summerville 9000 Palm Passage Loop, Summerville, SC 29483, USA | $1,500 | $1,672 | $1.71 | 4.9 (119) | 15 |
Explore Each Property
Coopers Ridge
3.9 (250)111 Cooper's Ridge Blvd, Ladson, SC 29456, USA
The Murray
4.4 (197)500 Lama Dr, 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
Slate Nexton
4 (97)6000 Front St, Summerville, SC 29486, USA
The Residences at Sawmill
4.6 (9)1000 Pine Branch Way, Summerville, SC 29483, USA
Summerville, SC Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Summerville, SC is $1,873 per month, based on 253 units across 10 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,293 at Coopers Ridge to $1,799 at PURE Property Management of South Carolina.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,853/mo | $1,327/mo | 150 |
| 1 Bed | $1,631/mo | $1,293/mo | 48 |
| 2 Bed | $1,982/mo | $1,431/mo | 36 |
| 3 Bed | $2,456/mo | $1,799/mo | 17 |
| 4 Bed | $2,350/mo | $2,349/mo | 2 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Building Economics
How much do Summerville, SC apartments earn?
The 7 buildings we can estimate generate about $2.3M in rental revenue per month ($28M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.
| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Camellia at One Nexton | $556K/mo | 87% | 351 |
| 2.The Murray | $544K/mo | 94% | 345 |
| 3.Coopers Ridge | $502K/mo | 99% | 344 |
| 4.Elevate at Brighton Park | $286K/mo | 92% | 150 |
| 5.Hawthorne at Summerville | $266K/mo | 91% | 168 |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.
Market Context
Who rents in Summerville, SC, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Summerville, SC averages $1,631/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,982/mo. At the local median household income of $78,621, that works out to 29% 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 32% 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
$75,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,873/mo.
Comfortable income
$90,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,293/mo), you need to earn at least $52,000/year.
Median household income in Summerville, SC is $78,621 , about 13% 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) | $1,873 |
| Utilities | $530 |
| Groceries | $518 |
| Transportation | $1,264 |
| Healthcare | $617 |
| Other goods and services | $987 |
| Estimated total | $5,790/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 | $2,416 | +29% | 18 |
| Greenville, SC | $2,075 | +11% | 14 |
| North Charleston, SC | $1,965 | +5% | 14 |
| Rock Hill, SC | $1,415 | -24% | 11 |
| Columbia, SC | $1,786 | -5% | 10 |
| MT Pleasant, SC | $3,299 | +76% | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Summerville, SC?
The average rent in Summerville, SC is $1,873 per month, based on 253 units across 10 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Summerville, SC?
The lowest available rent in Summerville, SC starts at $1,293 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 $1,631/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,293/mo across 48 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Summerville, SC?
2-bedroom apartments in Summerville, SC average $1,982/mo. Units start from $1,431/mo across 36 units currently listed.
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