2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Irmo, SC
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Irmo, South Carolina as of October 2026. That's +4% lower than the citywide median of $1,810 and +4% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in South Carolina
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Camden | $930 |
| 2 | Gaffney | $980 |
| 3 | Anderson | $985 |
| 4 | Greenwood | $985 |
| 5 | Orangeburg | $1,030 |
| 6 | Lancaster | $1,050 |
| 7 | North Augusta | $1,060 |
| 8 | Seneca | $1,060 |
| 9 | Central | $1,090 |
| 10 | Pendleton | $1,090 |
| 11 | Piedmont | $1,090 |
| 12 | Travelers Rest | $1,110 |
| 13 | Easley | $1,120 |
| 14 | Lugoff | $1,130 |
| 15 | Florence | $1,133 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in South Carolina
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Pleasant | $2,510 |
| 2 | Bluffton | $2,310 |
| 3 | Charleston | $2,123 |
| 4 | Hilton Head Island | $1,960 |
| 5 | Fort Mill | $1,863 |
| 6 | Ladson | $1,820 |
| 7 | Chapin | $1,800 |
| 8 | Summerville | $1,743 |
| 9 | Beaufort | $1,743 |
| 10 | Irmo (this page) | $1,730 |
| 11 | Goose Creek | $1,720 |
| 12 | Hanahan | $1,710 |
| 13 | Clover | $1,710 |
| 14 | Simpsonville | $1,670 |
| 15 | North Charleston | $1,648 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Irmo.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Irmo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapin, SC | 9.2 mi | $1,800 | +$70 (+4%) |
| West Columbia, SC | 12.5 mi | $1,160 | $-570 (-33%) |
| Lexington, SC | 14 mi | $1,305 | $-425 (-25%) |
| Blythewood, SC | 15 mi | $1,420 | $-310 (-18%) |
| Columbia, SC | 15.3 mi | $1,441 | $-289 (-17%) |
| Cayce, SC | 16.4 mi | $1,380 | $-350 (-20%) |
| Elgin, SC | 27.7 mi | $1,400 | $-330 (-19%) |
| Lugoff, SC | 34.4 mi | $1,130 | $-600 (-35%) |
| Camden, SC | 45.2 mi | $930 | $-800 (-46%) |
| Orangeburg, SC | 48.6 mi | $1,030 | $-700 (-40%) |
| Lancaster, SC | 52.7 mi | $1,050 | $-680 (-39%) |
| Dalzell, SC | 53.1 mi | $1,140 | $-590 (-34%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Irmo — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Irmo?
As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Irmo, South Carolina is $1,730 per month. This is +4% below the citywide median of $1,810.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Irmo?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $69,200 ($5,767/month gross), which works out to roughly $33.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Irmo expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Irmo's 2-bedroom median of $1,730 is +4% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 53th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Irmo rank for 2-bedroom rent in South Carolina?
Among the 62 cities in South Carolina with 2-bedroom data, Irmo ranks #53 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Irmo?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include West Columbia ($1,160), Lexington ($1,305), Blythewood ($1,420).