Summerville

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Summerville, SC

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Experience peak Southern charm in this Charleston suburb.

History Commuter Schools Community

What began as a resort getaway for the Low Country elite in the 19th century has blossomed into a thriving community on the outer edge of the Charleston area. Countless buildings in town have been added to the National Register of Historic Places, so the local architecture definitely contributes to the charming atmosphere.

The town has experienced massive growth since the 1980s, meaning many of the apartments and homes are fairly new, and the cost of living is very affordable compared to many places closer to the city. Only about 30 minutes to downtown Charleston via I-26, it’s a great place for commuters to call home. Parents will appreciate the terrific local schools and family-friendly events like the annual Flowertown Festival.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Summerville, SC is $1,462 for a studio, $1,458 for one bedroom, $1,712 for two bedrooms, and $2,100 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Summerville has decreased by 0.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,458/month
765 Sq Ft
House
$2,409/month
1,883 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,939/month
1,268 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Summerville, SC

Transportation

35

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

38

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Beech Hill Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

1,101 Students

10
out of 10

William M. Reeves Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

914 Students

8
out of 10

Sand Hill Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

1,133 Students

7
out of 10

Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

858 Students

7
out of 10

James H. Spann Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

576 Students

7
out of 10

Rollings Middle School Of The Arts

Public

Grades 6-8

799 Students

10
out of 10

Charles B. DuBose Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

950 Students

7
out of 10

Cane Bay Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

1,487 Students

5
out of 10

Alston Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

822 Students

5
out of 10

Gregg Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

850 Students

4
out of 10

Ashley Ridge High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,542 Students

8
out of 10

Summerville High

Public

Grades 9-12

3,308 Students

7
out of 10

Cane Bay High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,158 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site
  • North Charleston Wannamaker County Park
  • Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

Airports

  • Charleston AFB/International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.