Summerville is a city located in Dorchester County, South Carolina, United States, though inhabitants often refer to it as a town. In 2005, however, the Census Bureau estimated the population at 37,714. The city functions as a distant suburb of Charleston, SC; and has thus experienced rapid population growth. By 2010, Summerville is projected to have a population of 43,756, an increase of 15,694 over the 2000 population. As defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, Summerville is included within the Charleston-North Charleston Urbanized Area and the Charleston-North Charleston Metropolitan Statistical Area. It has the fourth largest city limit population within this metro after Charleston, North Charleston, and Mount Pleasant. Summerville apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Summerville apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.