Rent by ZIP code in Summerville
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29486 | Berkeley County | $1,935 | +2% |
| 29483 | Dorchester County | $1,906 | 0% |
| 29485 | Dorchester County | $1,733 | -9% |
Rent by bedroom count in Summerville
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Dorchester County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for. Dorchester County uses Small Area FMRs, and the two bedroom figure runs from $1,580 to $2,000 depending on the Summerville ZIP code.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,661 | +6.7% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,731 | +6.2% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,884 | +5.4% |
| 3 bedroom | $2,336 | +5.1% |
| 4 bedroom | $2,687 | +4.9% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Summerville?
Typical rent across Dorchester County is $1,768 as of September 2026. That is up 5.6% from a year earlier and up 28.9% over five years.
| Year | Typical rent, Dorchester County | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,424 | +15.9% |
| 2022 | $1,550 | +8.8% |
| 2023 | $1,639 | +5.8% |
| 2024 | $1,661 | +1.3% |
| 2025 | $1,693 | +1.9% |
| 2026 (through September) | $1,768 | +4.5% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Summerville rent questions
- What is the average rent in Summerville, SC?
- Typical asking rent in Summerville is $1,906 a month as of September 2026, across 3 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,733 to $1,935.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Summerville?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Dorchester County is $1,884 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,731 and a three bedroom is $2,336. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Summerville?
- Rent is rising. Typical rent in Dorchester County is $1,768 as of September 2026, up 5.6% from a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Summerville?
- ZIP 29485 has the lowest typical asking rent in Summerville at $1,733 a month, compared with $1,906 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Summerville?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Summerville rent of $1,906, that is about $5,718 a month, or $68,616 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Summerville sits in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area.