Rent in Summerville, SC
Across Summerville's 4 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,712 a month, with figures from $1,297–$2,000. The highest typical rent is in 29486 ($1,873) and the lowest in 29483 ($1,439). Owner-occupied homes in Dorchester County pay about 0.56% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,585 | $1,390–$1,760 | 4 |
| 1 bed | $1,529 | $1,157–$1,840 | 4 |
| 2 beds | $1,712 | $1,297–$2,000 | 4 |
| 3 beds | $2,112 | $1,679–$2,480 | 4 |
| 4 beds | $2,430 | $1,956–$2,850 | 4 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Summerville ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Summerville, SC?
- About $1,712 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,297–$2,000. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Summerville, SC?
- About $1,529 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,157–$1,840. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Summerville, SC?
- About $2,112 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,679–$2,480. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Summerville, SC?
- About $1,585 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,390–$1,760. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Summerville, SC?
- About $2,430 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,956–$2,850. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Summerville ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 29486 has the highest typical rent at $1,873 a month, and 29483 the lowest at $1,439.
- What is the property tax rate in Summerville, SC?
- Owner-occupied homes in Dorchester County pay a typical 0.56% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Summerville rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).