What is the average apartment size in Summerville?

The average size for a Summerville, SC apartment is 1,042 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Summerville?

As of Jul / 2026, the average rent in Summerville is $1,734 per month, a 3.47% increase from last years average of $1,676.

What is the average apartment size in Summerville?

The typical apartment in Summerville offers about 1,042 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Summerville, SC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Summerville?

The typical rent budget in Summerville ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 55% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Summerville?

In Summerville, 31% of households rent while 69% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: August 31, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Summerville is $1,734, a 3.47% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,676.

One-bedroom apartments provide 756 square feet for $1,520, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $1,755 offer 1,112 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,417 sq ft) for $2,124, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Summerville, SC

Last updated: August 31, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,734	1,042 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,520	756 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,755	1,112 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,124	1,417 sq. ft.

Summerville, SC rent trends

Rental prices in Summerville, SC have increased by 3.47% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,676 to $1,734.

What's the typical rent budget in Summerville, SC?

The largest share of rentals in Summerville, SC (55%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Summerville, SC?

6,568 or 31% of the households in Summerville, SC are renter-occupied while 14,660 or 69% are owner-occupied.

How Summerville Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Summerville	$1,734
Columbia	$1,507
Charleston	$2,159
Greenville	$1,597
Myrtle Beach	$1,631
Spartanburg	$1,232
Florence	$1,285
Fort Mill	$1,702
Beaufort	$1,734
Rock Hill	$1,460
Aiken	$1,350
North Charleston, SC	$1,556
Goose Creek, SC	$1,739
Ladson	$1,657
North Charleston	$1,778
Hanahan, SC	$1,388
Orangeburg	$1,183

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Summerville apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.