
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sumter, SC from $300 (48 Rentals)
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The Flats at 915

716 Miller Rd

652 Miller Rd

Bracey Square

Magnolia Manor

404 W Hampton Ave

450 Old Castle St

117 Engleside St
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26 Burgess Ct

423 Love St

Palmetto Pointe Apartments

Archdale

Dillon Trace Apartments

170 Gertrude Dr

Huntington Place

300 Country Springs Dr

4620 Chanson Ln
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Ashton Mill

Companion at Carter Mill Apartments

Oaklawn Mobile Home Park

Brookhollow Place Apartments

Lift Homes Apartments

SUMTER PLACE APARTMENTS

HOLLADAY MANOR

Spring Creek

Carolina Crossings Apartments
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Evergreen Villas

Ashley Chase Apartments

Hickory Hollow

1956 Gion St

3185 Homestead Rd

5442 Oakcrest Rd

Palmetto Pointe Town Homes

Lakewood Apartment Homes

Broad Trace Apartments
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426 Robney Dr

1059 N Guignard Dr

2060 Hideaway Dr

251 Rast St

110 Frost Wood Ct

800 Jessamine Trail

424 Loring Dr

7 Althea Cir

Waterforde Place Apartments
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2005 Tudor St

65 Highland Ave

1025 David Austin Rd
Sumter, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sumter?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Sumter 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,139 | $759 | $1,340 |
| Cheap Sumter 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,297 | $825 | $1,580 |
| Cheap Sumter 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,493 | $971 | $2,095 |
| Cheap Sumter 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,750 | $1,350 | $2,150 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUMTER PLACE APARTMENTS | Two Bedrooms Two Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $758 |
| Bracey Square | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $849 |
| Lakewood Apartment Homes | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Archdale | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Dillon Trace Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1,050 |
| Huntington Place | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1,100 |
| Waterforde Place Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Ashton Mill | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1,200 |
| Companion at Carter Mill Apartments | 2 bedroom Patio | 2BR,2BA | $1,300 |
| JTS at Carter Mill | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Patio PH2 | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palisades at Carters Mill | The Magnolia | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Dillon Trace Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| Ashton Mill | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| SUMTER PLACE APARTMENTS | Two Bedrooms Two Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $0.74 |
| Companion at Carter Mill Apartments | 2 bedroom Patio | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Archdale | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.05 |
| Huntington Place | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Waterforde Place Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Lakewood Apartment Homes | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Bracey Square | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
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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.
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