Rent in Sumter, SC at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,276$15,312 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,338 (+4.9%)How much rent can you afford in Sumter, SC?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Sumter, SC by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $880 | $10,560 | $35,200 | $16.92/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $972 | $11,664 | $38,880 | $18.69/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,276 | $15,312 | $51,040 | $24.54/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,530 | $18,360 | $61,200 | $29.42/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,871 | $22,452 | $74,840 | $35.98/hr |
Living and working in Sumter, SC
Rent in Sumter, SC: common questions
How much is rent going up in Sumter, SC in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,338 for a two-bedroom, up 4.9% from $1,276. A one-bedroom goes from $972 to $1,023, a studio from $880 to $932.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Sumter, SC?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $972 for a one-bedroom and $1,276 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,312 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Sumter, SC?
To keep a $1,276 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $24.54 an hour, or $51,040 a year. A one-bedroom at $972 takes $18.69 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Sumter, SC?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $880, one bedroom $972, two $1,276, three $1,530 and four $1,871 a month.
Is rent affordable in Sumter, SC?
For the typical household, earning $55,592 a year ($4,633 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,276 takes 27.5% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,276 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $51,040. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $24.54 an hour.