1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Irmo, SC
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Irmo, South Carolina as of July 2026. That's +16% lower than the citywide median of $1,852 and +12% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Irmo
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Irmo
Compare Irmo's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in South Carolina
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Camden | $750 |
| 2 | Gaffney | $750 |
| 3 | Newberry | $780 |
| 4 | Greenwood | $785 |
| 5 | Anderson | $818 |
| 6 | Hartsville | $820 |
| 7 | Dalzell | $880 |
| 8 | Seneca | $880 |
| 9 | Orangeburg | $890 |
| 10 | Florence | $913 |
| 11 | Lancaster | $940 |
| 12 | North Augusta | $940 |
| 13 | Central | $970 |
| 14 | Pendleton | $970 |
| 15 | Piedmont | $970 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in South Carolina
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Pleasant | $2,265 |
| 2 | Bluffton | $2,085 |
| 3 | Charleston | $1,919 |
| 4 | Hilton Head Island | $1,770 |
| 5 | Fort Mill | $1,677 |
| 6 | Ladson | $1,640 |
| 7 | Chapin | $1,620 |
| 8 | Summerville | $1,577 |
| 9 | Beaufort | $1,573 |
| 10 | Irmo (this page) | $1,560 |
| 11 | Goose Creek | $1,550 |
| 12 | Port Royal | $1,540 |
| 13 | Hanahan | $1,540 |
| 14 | Clover | $1,540 |
| 15 | Simpsonville | $1,505 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Irmo.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Irmo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapin, SC | 9.2 mi | $1,620 | +$60 (+4%) |
| West Columbia, SC | 12.5 mi | $1,050 | $-510 (-33%) |
| Lexington, SC | 14 mi | $1,180 | $-380 (-24%) |
| Blythewood, SC | 15 mi | $1,280 | $-280 (-18%) |
| Columbia, SC | 15.3 mi | $1,302 | $-258 (-17%) |
| Cayce, SC | 16.4 mi | $1,250 | $-310 (-20%) |
| Forest Acres, SC | 17.2 mi | $1,189 | $-371 (-24%) |
| Elgin, SC | 27.7 mi | $1,190 | $-370 (-24%) |
| Hopkins, SC | 29.8 mi | $1,350 | $-210 (-13%) |
| Newberry, SC | 31.2 mi | $780 | $-780 (-50%) |
| Camden, SC | 45.2 mi | $750 | $-810 (-52%) |
| Orangeburg, SC | 48.6 mi | $890 | $-670 (-43%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Irmo — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Irmo?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Irmo, South Carolina is $1,560 per month. This is +16% below the citywide median of $1,852.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Irmo?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $62,400 ($5,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Irmo expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Irmo's 1-bedroom median of $1,560 is +12% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 61th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Irmo rank for 1-bedroom rent in South Carolina?
Among the 67 cities in South Carolina with 1-bedroom data, Irmo ranks #58 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Irmo?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include West Columbia ($1,050), Lexington ($1,180), Blythewood ($1,280).