The Retreat at Sumter
3330 Broad St,
Sumter, SC 29150
1-3 Beds | $1,375 - $1,750
Rental Market Trends in Sumter, SC
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Sumter, SC is $1,222/month.
Rent in Sumter is 27% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,222/month
Average Rent
817 Sq Ft
Average Size
+3.4%
Change / Year
184
Available Apartments
Sumter rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Sumter average $410 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Sumter average $1,222 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Sumter average $1,167 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Sumter average $1,444 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Sumter, SC?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.4%, which averages out to $42 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
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Rent Ranges in Sumter, SC
September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
8%
Below $700/month
16%
$700 - $1,000/month
68%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
8%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Sumter, SC?
Because the average rent in Sumter is $1,222, you’ll want to make about $4,073 per month or $48,876 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Sumter, SC is 10.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Sumter is 42.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $410 - $1,444. You can expect to pay 4.3% less for groceries, 36.8% more for utilities, and 6.5% less for transportation.
How does Sumter, SC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Sumter, SC to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Sumter?
The average rent in Sumter is $1,222 per month, which is 26.6% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Sumter?
The average rent for a house in Sumter, SC is $1,576 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Sumter?
The average rent for a townhome in Sumter, SC is $1,095 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Sumter?
Rents in Sumter, SC are increasing, with prices up 3.4% year-over-year and $42 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Sumter?
In Sumter, SC, 68% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.