What is the average apartment size in Irmo?

The average size for a Irmo, SC apartment is 1,111 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Irmo?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Irmo is $1,664 per month, a 0.34% increase from last years average of $1,658.

What is the average apartment size in Irmo?

The typical apartment in Irmo offers about 1,111 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Irmo, SC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Irmo?

The typical rent budget in Irmo ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 48% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Irmo?

In Irmo, 19% of households rent while 81% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 19, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Irmo is $1,664, a 0.34% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,658.

One-bedroom apartments provide 795 square feet for $1,402, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,689 offer 1,135 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,403 sq ft) for $1,953, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Irmo, SC

Last updated: February 19, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,664	1,111 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,402	795 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,689	1,135 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,953	1,403 sq. ft.

Irmo, SC rent trends

Rental prices in Irmo, SC have increased by 0.34% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,658 to $1,664.

What's the typical rent budget in Irmo, SC?

The largest share of rentals in Irmo, SC (48%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Irmo, SC?

916 or 19% of the households in Irmo, SC are renter-occupied while 3,823 or 81% are owner-occupied.

How Irmo Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Irmo	$1,664
Myrtle Beach	$1,617
Columbia	$1,467
Charleston	$2,037
Greenville	$1,568
Summerville	$1,666
Lexington	$1,491
Spartanburg	$1,232
Aiken	$1,250
Fort Mill	$1,679
Rock Hill	$1,460
West Columbia, SC	$1,499
Cayce, SC	$1,813
Elgin, SC	$1,395

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Irmo apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.