Sumter, SC MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Sumter, SC MSA metro area. Population: 105,199.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$880/mo
↑ 24.5% YoY
-1% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$972/mo
↑ 36.7% YoY
+1% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,276/mo
↑ 36.8% YoY
+9% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,530/mo
↑ 23.0% YoY
+0% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,871/mo
↑ 28.8% YoY
+7% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $707 | $880 | +$173 (+24.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $711 | $972 | +$261 (+36.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $1,276 | +$343 (+36.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,244 | $1,530 | +$286 (+23.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,453 | $1,871 | +$418 (+28.8%) |
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
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.