Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Irmo Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $900 (33 Rentals)

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Raintree II
2 Bedroom Apartments

Raintree II

113 Cricket Tree LnColumbia, SC 29210
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Harbison Gardens
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Harbison Gardens

401 Columbiana DrColumbia, SC 29212
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Lory of Harbison
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lory of Harbison

100 Fairforest RdColumbia, SC 29212

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846 Piney
3 Bedroom Apartments

846 Piney

846 Piney Grove RdColumbia, SC 29210

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Irmo, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Irmo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Irmo area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Avenue at Harbison priced from $928. Ovation @3500 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Irmo apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avenue at HarbisonAspen1BR,1BA$928
Ovation @35001x1 Classic1BR,1BA$950
Gleneagle Apartment Homes1 Bed / 1 Bath – Classic1BR,1BA$980
Pine Grove Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,2BA$1,010
Creekside Apartments1/1R1BR,1BA$1,050
Lory of HarbisonCypress2BR,1BA$1,174
Ashland CommonsThe Mahogany2BR,2BA$1,199
Waters Edge at HarbisonSavanna2BR,2BA$1,235
Grandview at Lake MurrayThe Richland1BR,1BA$1,330
Crestmont ApartmentsThe Chadwick2BR,2BA$1,335

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Irmo, SC

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Irmo area is the $1.18 price per square foot Sycamore Model at Lory of Harbison in the in the Irmo neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Irmo apartment is the Savanna Model at Waters Edge at Harbison starting at $1,235 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Irmo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Irmo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lory of HarbisonSycamore3BR,2BA$1.18
Waters Edge at HarbisonSavanna2BR,2BA$1.09
Pine Grove Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,2BA$0.95
Crestmont ApartmentsThe Kensington2BR,2BA$1.37
Ashland CommonsThe Mahogany2BR,2BA$1.24
The Legends at Lake MurrayThe Bickley2BR,2BA$1.58
Ovation @35001x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.24
Gleneagle Apartment Homes1 Bed / 1 Bath – Classic1BR,1BA$1.18
Avenue at HarbisonAspen1BR,1BA$1.48
Creekside Apartments1/1R1BR,1BA$1.73

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Irmo, Columbia, SC

Ranked #36

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Irmo, Columbia, and the greater Columbia area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Irmo Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Irmo Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Irmo Apartment is $928 at Avenue at Harbison.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Irmo Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Irmo is starting from $1,010 at Pine Grove Apartments.

What is the most affordable Irmo Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Irmo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lory of Harbison and starts from $1,450.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Local Experts Top 8: Affordable Columbia, SC Neighborhoods for Quality Living

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I'm Kama, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Columbia, South Carolina.

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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