Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Florence, AL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Florence, AL rent rose 11.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,000/month. Renters are paying $171 more per month than last year, with the median rent matching the peak of $1,200/month in July 2026.

  • Florence is 48.5% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters despite recent increases. The total rentals number 55, reflecting a small but active local market.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Florence rent for $700/month, 1-bedrooms for $725/month, 2-bedrooms for $938/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,472/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,800/month. The range shows a wide spread across bedroom sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Florence

$1,000/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Florence is $1,000 per month as of August 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $940 less per month.

$1.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Florence

55

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Florence rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 increased by 20% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 $925, whereas a house costs $1,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Florence run $695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $925.

Listings

Studio

$700

89%

30%

1 bedroom

$725

11%

21%

2 bedroom

$937

3%

19%

3 bedroom

$1,472

8%

12%

4 bedroom

$1,800

3%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$700

Last 30 days

89%

Last year

30%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$725

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$937

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,472

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

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$1,000
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Florence, AL is 38% 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

1d ago

7.1

Very good

213 N Patton St

213 N Patton St, Florence, AL 35630

2 beds

1 bath

$550

Apartment for rent

NF - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

NF

E Tennessee St, Florence, AL 35630

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

Chisholm Way Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

Chisholm Way Apartments

3788 3788 Chisholm Rd Highway 17, Florence, AL 35630

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

415 Hudson St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Florence

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 25

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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 $1,000 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Florence?

Average rent prices in Florence have increased by 20% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Florence rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Florence is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $940 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 $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Florence average around $660/month and two-bedrooms approximately $930/month.

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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