Last updated on June 18, 2026

Average rent in
Florence, AL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Florence rent stands today

    Florence, AL rent rose 6.2% year over year, with a current median of $950/month. Renters are paying $87 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially unchanged.

  • Vs. national rents

    Florence runs roughly half the national median rent, sitting 51.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median. This positions Florence as an accessible market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Florence rents vary from studios at $700/month and 1-bedrooms at $650/month to 3-bedrooms at $1,362/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,800/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,395/month, while apartments sit at $895/month, reflecting distinct price tiers across property types.

Median rent

Median rent in Florence

$950/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Florence is $950 per month as of June 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $1,000 less per month.

$0.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Florence

74

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Florence rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Florence, AL

Average rent prices in Florence have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Florence, AL

Rent prices in Florence vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Florence is $895, whereas a house costs $1,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Florence run $650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $925.

Listings

Studio

$700

1%

22%

1 bedroom

$650

5%

12%

2 bedroom

$925

No Change

14%

3 bedroom

$1,362

4%

5%

4 bedroom

$1,800

3%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,362

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Florence, AL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Florence, AL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Florence and Athens by all bedroom counts and property types.

Florence

Median rent price$950
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,646
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Florence, AL is 42% lower than the median rent in Athens, AL.

Cost of living in Florence, AL

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services11% lower
Groceries7% lower
Health16% lower
Housing33% lower
Transportation12% lower
Utilities7% lower

Discover rentals in Florence, AL

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

213 N Patton St

213 N Patton St, Florence, AL 35630

2 beds

1 bath

$550

Apartment for rent

1246 Graham Ave #26 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Florence

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

Available May 15

1246 Graham Ave #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Florence

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

Available May 15

Cloverdale - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Cloverdale

157 Cox Creek Pkwy, Florence, AL 35630

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Florence, AL

Quick answers to common questions about the Florence rental market.

How much is rent in Florence?

The average rent in Florence is $950 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Florence?

Average rent prices in Florence have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Florence rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Florence is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Florence?

To comfortably afford rent in Florence, you'd need to earn approximately $38,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Florence?

Florence's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $650 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $910 monthly. These figures represent the current market averages across the city's rental inventory.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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