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HOLLADAY MANOR
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

HOLLADAY MANOR

105 S Sumter StSumter, SC 29150
Senior Living
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Spring Creek
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Creek

1004 Mineral CirSumter, SC 29153

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Evergreen Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Evergreen Villas

101 N Wise StSumter, SC 29150
Senior Living
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Hickory Hollow
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hickory Hollow

1000 Cashew LnSumter, SC 29153

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Sumter, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sumter Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sumter, SC is a 2 Beds unit found at SUMTER PLACE APARTMENTS priced from $758. Bracey Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $849. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sumter apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SUMTER PLACE APARTMENTSTwo Bedrooms Two Bathrooms2BR,2BA$758
Bracey Square2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$849
Lakewood Apartment Homes2x12BR,1BA$1,045
Archdale2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,050
Dillon Trace Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1,050
Huntington Place2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1,100
Waterforde Place Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,195
Ashton Mill2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1,200
Companion at Carter Mill Apartments2 bedroom Patio2BR,2BA$1,300
JTS at Carter Mill2 Bedroom 2 Bath Patio PH22BR,2BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sumter, SC

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sumter area is the $1.33 price per square foot The Magnolia Model at Palisades at Carters Mill in the starting from $1,725. The second greatest value Sumter apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Dillon Trace Apartments starting at $1,050 with a $0.88 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Sumter apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Palisades at Carters MillThe Magnolia3BR,2BA$1.33
Dillon Trace Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.88
Ashton Mill2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.10
SUMTER PLACE APARTMENTSTwo Bedrooms Two Bathrooms2BR,2BA$0.74
Companion at Carter Mill Apartments2 bedroom Patio2BR,2BA$1.28
Archdale2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Huntington Place2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.10
Waterforde Place Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.20
Lakewood Apartment Homes2x12BR,1BA$1.10
Bracey Square2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.01

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Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sumter Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sumter Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sumter is starting from $758 at SUMTER PLACE APARTMENTS.

What is the most affordable Sumter Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Sumter Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bracey Square and starts from $971.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.