Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Florence, AL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Florence, AL rent rose 8.9% year over year, with a current median of $975/month. Renters today are paying $80 more per month on average than last year despite a 2.0% month-over-month decline from the recent peak in July 2026.

  • Florence is 48.7% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in the Southeast with 79 total rentals available. This affordability positions Florence well for budget-conscious renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for about $600/month, 1-bedrooms around $800/month, and 2-bedrooms near $925/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,295/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $1,700/month. The bedroom-tier rents show a wide range for different household sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 1-bedroom segment in Florence climbed 23.1% year over year, outpacing the citywide increase by 14.1 percentage points. This rise contrasts with the more modest gains in other bedroom tiers, showing strong demand for smaller units.

Median rent

Median rent in Florence

$975/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Florence is $975 per month as of October 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $925 less per month.

$1.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Florence

79

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Florence rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $900, whereas a house costs $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Florence run $725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $925.

Listings

Studio

$600

4%

-

1 bedroom

$800

No Change

23%

2 bedroom

$925

3%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,295

6%

No Change

4 bedroom

$1,700

23%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$600

Last 30 days

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last year

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

3%

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$975
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,725
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Florence, AL is 43% 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 & Services12% lower
Groceries7% lower
Health14% lower
Housing33% lower
Transportation12% lower
Utilities7% lower

Discover rentals in Florence, AL

10h ago

7.1

Very good

213 N Patton St

213 N Patton St, Florence, AL 35630

2 beds

1 bath

$550

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
316 S Chestnut St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Florence

2 beds

1 bath

$595

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
415 Hudson St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Florence

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
522 S Connor St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Florence

2 beds

1 bath

$675

Price dropped $175Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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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 $975 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Florence?

Average rent prices in Florence have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Florence rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Florence is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $925 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 $39,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

June offers the lowest rental prices in Florence, while August sees the highest rents with roughly a 20% difference between these months, making June an ideal time for budget-conscious apartment hunting.

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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