Sumter County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in South Carolina. Population: 105,199.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$880/mo
↑ 4.9% YoY
-1% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$972/mo
↑ 2.2% YoY
+1% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,276/mo
↑ 4.2% YoY
+9% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,530/mo
↑ 3.7% YoY
+0% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,871/mo
↑ 8.8% YoY
+7% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $839 | $880 | +$41 (+4.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $951 | $972 | +$21 (+2.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,224 | $1,276 | +$52 (+4.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,475 | $1,530 | +$55 (+3.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,719 | $1,871 | +$152 (+8.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$38,880
$3,240/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$51,040
$4,253/month gross
Other Counties in South Carolina
Abbeville County
1 BR: $725/mo
York County
1 BR: $1,538/mo
Chesterfield County
1 BR: $687/mo
Horry County
1 BR: $1,229/mo
Fairfield County
1 BR: $1,164/mo
Union County
1 BR: $791/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.