Jasmine Manor *Special Rates* Nurses & Military Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.82 - Revenue
- $119,587
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- Daily rate
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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
The average Airbnb in Sumter brought in $22,816 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 43% less than the South Carolina average of $40,061.
The short answer
Sumter is cheaper but busier than the South Carolina average. Listings averaged $178 a night and were booked on 49% of available nights, against $370 and 40% for the South Carolina average.
July, usually the best month, brings in about 47% more per listing than February, usually the slowest.
With 94 active listings, Sumter is the 48th-largest of 117 South Carolina markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 22% while the number of active listings grew 16%.
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Gross bookings per Sumter listing averaged $22,816 over the 12 months to October 2026 (South Carolina average: $40,061), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Sumter listing brings in $3,160 in July, its best month, and $2,140 in February, its slowest. January runs within 4% of February, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 28% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 2.7 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
July earns about 1.5 times what February does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
October 2025 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in June 2026. Across the past two years, July is usually the strongest month.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | $3,474 | 59.8% | $171 | $112 | 36 days | 8.3 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $2,727 | 47.6% | $169 | $91 | 32 days | 6.8 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $2,797 | 54.2% | $167 | $90 | 23 days | 7.4 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $2,321 | 42.1% | $167 | $75 | 24 days | 8.3 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $2,464 | 47.8% | $166 | $88 | 19 days | 8.6 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $3,054 | 54.6% | $166 | $99 | 20 days | 6.2 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $2,866 | 50.1% | $168 | $96 | 26 days | 9.1 nights |
| May 2026 | $3,103 | 54.2% | $172 | $100 | 38 days | 6.4 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $2,732 | 55.7% | $174 | $91 | 26 days | 7.5 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $3,225 | 54.0% | $173 | $104 | 37 days | 9 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $2,781 | 51.6% | $171 | $90 | 31 days | 8.5 nights |
| Sep 2026 | $2,902 | 50.8% | $174 | $97 | 21 days | 6.7 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
The typical Sumter listing earns about $2,570 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb profit calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Sumter Airbnb took in $22,816 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,200 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about $1,780 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $2,350 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,400 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,030 a month.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any HOA or condo fees.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $20,466 | $30,010 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay10% of Sumter bookings | $2,350 | $3,450 |
| Gross bookings | $22,816 | $33,460 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 96% of Sumter listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$3,420 | −$5,010 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$2,350 | −$3,450 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,140 | −$1,670 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$460 | −$670 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$680 | −$1,000 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$230 | −$230 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$110 | −$110 |
| Management$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | $0 | $0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | $0 | $0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | $0 | $0 |
| Total running costsAbout 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$8,390 | −$12,140 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $14,426about $1,200 a month | $21,320about $1,780 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Sumter's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Sumter home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb income calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about $2,790 a month, against $1,900 for the average one.
Occupancy
Sumter listings were booked on 49% of the nights they were open over the past year, 9 percentage points above the South Carolina average (40%) and 8 points above the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 57% in October and falls to 43% in January.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about three times as often as the bottom quarter.
October is usually the busiest month in Sumter, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Sumter, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $178 over the past year, about 52% below the South Carolina average of $370 and about 47% below the U.S. average of $335. Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates peak in June and September at about $170 and bottom out in November and December at about $145.
The top 10% charge about three times the rate of the bottom quarter.
September rates run 19% above December's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month ADR of $178 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Sumter it averaged $86 over the past year, from about $72 in a typical January to about $102 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
July RevPAR is about 1.4 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Seasonality
Sumter has one high season, July through September, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from December to February.
Average revenue by month in Sumter
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | $2,220 |
| February | Low season | $2,140 |
| March | Shoulder season | $2,800 |
| April | Shoulder season | $2,670 |
| May | Shoulder season | $2,800 |
| June | Shoulder season | $2,720 |
| July | High season | $3,160 |
| August | High season | $2,700 |
| September | High season | $2,920 |
| October | Shoulder season | $2,770 |
| November | Shoulder season | $2,470 |
| December | Low season | $2,340 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJuly–September | $2,930 | 53% | $170 |
| Shoulder seasonMarch–June, October–November | $2,700 | 53% | $159 |
| Low seasonDecember–February | $2,230 | 47% | $152 |
Guests book Sumter stays 25 days ahead on average (about four weeks). May stays are booked furthest out, about 32 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 18 days. A typical May booking is made in mid-April.
May stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026
Permits
None of the 94 active listings in Sumter display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
Registration, permit, zoning and occupancy-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the city or county before buying or listing in Sumter.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Sumter neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Downtown Sumter, Shaw Air Force Base and Cotton Hill. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Sumter | The bustling heart of Sumter, offering easy access to shops, restaurants, and local attractions. It's ideal for visitors looking for convenience and urban amenities. | Sumter County Museum, Drew Park, Palmetto Park, The Sumter Opera House, Local dining options |
| Shaw Air Force Base | Proximity to Shaw Air Force Base attracts military personnel and their families, as well as contractors and support staff. A steady stream of visitors ensures a reliable rental market. | Shaw Air Force Base, Local parks, Community events, Golf courses in the area |
| Cotton Hill | A quiet suburban neighborhood with family-friendly amenities and parks. Appeals to families and longer-term renters looking for a comfortable stay. | Children's Park, Local schools, Access to outdoor activities, Community centers |
| Lake Murray | Located a short drive from Sumter, Lake Murray is popular for its recreational activities, attracting tourists looking for water sports and nature experiences. | Lake Murray Dam, Boating and fishing opportunities, Public parks, Scenic views |
| Sumter National Forest | A natural area that offers hiking, camping, and outdoor activities, making it appealing for nature lovers and those looking for a tranquil getaway. | Hiking trails, Wildlife viewing, Camping spots, Picnic areas |
| Historic District | The historic architecture and charm of Sumter's Historic District attract visitors interested in culture and heritage, making it a great spot for Airbnb hosting. | Historic homes, Museums, Art galleries, Local festivals |
| Coney Island Park | A popular local park that offers recreational facilities, drawing visitors who are looking for outdoor activities and family-friendly options. | Playgrounds, Walking trails, Picnic areas, Sports facilities |
| Northeast Sumter | A growing residential area with new developments and accessibility to shopping and dining. Ideal for guests looking for modern convenience and local culture. | Shopping centers, Local restaurants, Parks, Schools |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 87% of listings in Sumter, alongside 12 private-room listings (13%). Houses account for 83% of the stock; hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs come next at 7%.
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Sumter Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 87.2% | 82 |
| Private room | 12.8% | 12 |
Houses dominate the property mix
Sumter Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 83.0% | 78 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 7.4% | 7 |
| Apartment/Condo | 7.4% | 7 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 2.1% | 2 |
Most Sumter homes are built for groups: 62% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, and three-bedroom homes are the most common size (47%). Shares are of the 81 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Sumter entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2.5% | 2 |
| 1 bedroom | 11.1% | 9 |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.7% | 20 |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.9% | 38 |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.9% | 8 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.9% | 4 |
A typical two-bedroom home in Sumter earned $23,200 over the past year, against $25,500 for a three-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | 20 | $23,200 | $23,400 | $121 | 63% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38 | $25,500 | $26,400 | $184 | 51% |
The most common capacity in Sumter is six guests (33% of listings), and 53% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 83 listings with a guest capacity on file (88% of the market).
Sumter listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 guest | 1.2% | 1 |
| 2 guests | 10.8% | 9 |
| 3 guests | 2.4% | 2 |
| 4 guests | 21.7% | 18 |
| 5 guests | 10.8% | 9 |
| 6 guests | 32.5% | 27 |
| 7 guests | 1.2% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 19.3% | 16 |
Sumter hosts set up an average of 2.8 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. About three in ten listings (30%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Sumter: 98% of listings offer it, and 86% have a washer.
Share of Sumter listings with each common amenity
Guests
Sumter draws mostly domestic guests: 95% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Charlotte is the largest source outside Sumter, at about 3% of reviews. Of the 5% from abroad, the largest groups come from Germany and Mexico. English is spoken by 77% of guests, and Spanish by 11%.
95% of Sumter guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Sumter guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Sumter | 3.3% |
| Charlotte | 2.8% |
| Columbia | 1.7% |
| Charleston | 1.6% |
| Raleigh | 1.4% |
Where Sumter guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 94.6% |
| Germany | 1.5% |
| Mexico | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | 0.6% |
Languages spoken by Sumter guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 77.1% |
| Spanish | 11.4% |
| German | 3.6% |
| French | 2.3% |
| Sign Language | 1.6% |
Sumter Airbnbs average 4.85 stars, and 52% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched; location and value for money tie for the lowest, at 4.82.
Check-in scores highest in Sumter; location and value tie for lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.88 |
| Cleanliness | 4.83 |
| Communication | 4.89 |
| Location | 4.82 |
| Check-in | 4.91 |
| Value | 4.82 |
Booking patterns
About seven in ten Sumter listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 31% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 31% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Sumter listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 40.4% | 38 |
| 181-270 days | 28.7% | 27 |
| 91-180 days | 20.2% | 19 |
| 31-90 days | 10.6% | 10 |
Days a year Sumter listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 11.7% | 11 |
| 181-270 days | 19.1% | 18 |
| 91-180 days | 30.9% | 29 |
| 31-90 days | 26.6% | 25 |
| 1-30 days | 11.7% | 11 |
Bookings in Sumter average 6 to 8.7 nights depending on the month, longest in September and shortest in May. Listings took about 21 bookings each over the year, some 1,990 in all. About half of listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Sumter
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
More than six in ten listings in Sumter accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Sumter listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Sumter, used by 34% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: about half of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 39% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Sumter listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
More than eight in ten Sumter listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $100, and some higher fees lift the average to $139. Spread over the average stay of about seven nights, that adds roughly $13 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 10% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Sumter, a six-bedroom home, took in $120,000 over the past year, about 5.2 times the city's average of $22,800. Three of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other three have three and four bedrooms.
Jasmine Manor *Special Rates* Nurses & Military Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.82
Hidden Gem! *Special Rates* Military & Nurses Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.90
Carolina Manor Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.68
3 bd, 2ba, near ShawAFB, Game Rm Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.99
The Moise Manor Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.98
Large Private Ranch W/ Pool Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.89 Only 3% of Sumter listings are classed as professionally managed, though 27% of listings have a co-host. 71% of listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Most hosts still vet their guests: only 21% of listings accept Instant Book. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 96% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 62 km, Manning (46 km away, 36 listings) earned the most per listing, about 73% more than Sumter. Forest Acres was the busiest, booked on 52% of nights against 49% in Sumter.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden 45 km | 52 | $33,925 | $230 | 47% |
| Summerton 46 km | 67 | $36,220 | $315 | 38% |
| Manning 46 km | 36 | $39,461 | $366 | 39% |
| Santee 51 km | 51 | $20,981 | $263 | 31% |
| Forest Acres 55 km | 39 | $28,300 | $176 | 52% |
| Hartsville 57 km | 37 | $14,986 | $173 | 34% |
| Columbia 58 km | 877 | $23,703 | $205 | 43% |
| Florence 62 km | 131 | $17,115 | $158 | 40% |
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FAQ
An active Sumter Airbnb grossed $22,816 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 94 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $3,770 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Sumter listings earn between $1,370 and $3,770 in a typical month, and the top tenth $5,020 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Sumter were booked on 49% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 40% for the South Carolina average. October is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Sumter cost $178 before fees. Half of listings charge between $100 and $185, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Sumter listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and occupancy-tax rules with the city or county before buying.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Sumter Airbnb grossed $22,816 in the 12 months to October 2026, 43% below the South Carolina average of $40,061. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $14,426 a year (about $1,200 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about $1,780 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
July usually pays best, averaging $3,160 per active listing over the past two years, and February usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Sumter listing was open to book earned $86 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made $147 or more.
Sumter stays were booked 25 days (about four weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Sumter Airbnb stay lasts about seven nights. A listing took 21 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Sumter Airbnbs 4.85 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
Downtown Sumter, Shaw Air Force Base and Cotton Hill draw the most short-term rental interest in Sumter. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 94 active Airbnb listings in Sumter as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Camden, 45 km away.
In Sumter, more than eight in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $100, and some higher fees lift the average to $139.
All of the United States had 72.4 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. AirROI estimates 1,989 Airbnb stays in Sumter, SC in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See South Carolina tourism statistics.
Method
Figures on this page cover 94 active Airbnb listings in Sumter from November 2025 to October 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. Money figures are in U.S. dollars. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
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