Rent in Sumter, SC
Across Sumter's 4 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,204 a month, with figures from $1,032–$1,440. The highest typical rent is in 29151 ($1,340) and the lowest in 29153 ($1,140). Owner-occupied homes in Sumter County pay about 0.53% 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 | $920 | $850–$1,000 | 4 |
| 1 bed | $980 | $689–$1,100 | 4 |
| 2 beds | $1,204 | $1,032–$1,440 | 4 |
| 3 beds | $1,354 | $847–$1,720 | 4 |
| 4 beds | $2,040 | $1,627–$2,220 | 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).
Sumter ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Sumter, SC?
- About $1,204 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,032–$1,440. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Sumter, SC?
- About $980 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $689–$1,100. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Sumter, SC?
- About $1,354 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $847–$1,720. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Sumter, SC?
- About $920 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $850–$1,000. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Sumter, SC?
- About $2,040 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,627–$2,220. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Sumter ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 29151 has the highest typical rent at $1,340 a month, and 29153 the lowest at $1,140.
- What is the property tax rate in Sumter, SC?
- Owner-occupied homes in Sumter County pay a typical 0.53% 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 Sumter 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).