Studio Apartment Rent in Irmo, SC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Irmo, South Carolina as of October 2026. That's +22% lower than the citywide median of $1,810 and +10% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Irmo
Compare Irmo's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in South Carolina
Most expensive cities for a studio in South Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Pleasant | $2,185 |
| 2 | Bluffton | $2,010 |
| 3 | Charleston | $1,844 |
| 4 | Hilton Head Island | $1,705 |
| 5 | Fort Mill | $1,620 |
| 6 | Ladson | $1,580 |
| 7 | Summerville | $1,517 |
| 8 | Beaufort | $1,517 |
| 9 | Goose Creek | $1,500 |
| 10 | Hanahan | $1,490 |
| 11 | Clover | $1,490 |
| 12 | Chapin | $1,470 |
| 13 | Simpsonville | $1,450 |
| 14 | North Charleston | $1,433 |
| 15 | Irmo (this page) | $1,420 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Irmo.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Irmo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapin, SC | 9.2 mi | $1,470 | +$50 (+4%) |
| West Columbia, SC | 12.5 mi | $950 | $-470 (-33%) |
| Lexington, SC | 14 mi | $1,070 | $-350 (-25%) |
| Blythewood, SC | 15 mi | $1,160 | $-260 (-18%) |
| Columbia, SC | 15.3 mi | $1,179 | $-241 (-17%) |
| Cayce, SC | 16.4 mi | $1,130 | $-290 (-20%) |
| Elgin, SC | 27.7 mi | $1,130 | $-290 (-20%) |
| Lugoff, SC | 34.4 mi | $940 | $-480 (-34%) |
| Camden, SC | 45.2 mi | $750 | $-670 (-47%) |
| Orangeburg, SC | 48.6 mi | $855 | $-565 (-40%) |
| Lancaster, SC | 52.7 mi | $910 | $-510 (-36%) |
| Dalzell, SC | 53.1 mi | $780 | $-640 (-45%) |
Studio rent in Irmo — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Irmo?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Irmo, South Carolina is $1,420 per month. This is +22% below the citywide median of $1,810.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Irmo?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $56,800 ($4,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Irmo expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Irmo's studio median of $1,420 is +10% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 59th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Irmo rank for studio rent in South Carolina?
Among the 62 cities in South Carolina with studio data, Irmo ranks #48 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Irmo?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include West Columbia ($950), Lexington ($1,070), Blythewood ($1,160).