Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Florence, SC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Florence, SC rent slipped 3.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,250/month. Renters today are paying $19 less per month on average than last year, though rent rose 4.2% month over month, indicating a recent uptick in prices.

  • Florence, SC sits 35.6% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value. The city offers 163 total rentals, with a mix of houses and apartments.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    In Florence, 1-bedrooms rent for $900/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,095/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,650/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,500/month. These figures show the range renters can expect across bedroom sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Florence

$1,250/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Florence is $1,250 per month as of August 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $690 less per month.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Florence

163

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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, SC

Average rent prices in Florence have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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, SC

Rent prices in Florence vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Florence is $1,050, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Florence run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,075.

Listings

1 bedroom

$900

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,095

4%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,650

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,500

2%

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Florence, SC, 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, SC compare to other cities?

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

Florence

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Florence, SC is 30% lower than the median rent in Conway, SC.

Discover rentals in Florence, SC

1300 Valparaiso Dr. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

1300 Valparaiso Dr.

1300 Valparaiso Dr, Florence, SC 29501

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$700–$1,000

Apartment for rent

Clement St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Florence

1 Story, Town House/Condo - Florence, SC

Clement St, Florence, SC 29501

2 beds

1 bath

$750

House for rent

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Carolina Meadows

1446 Francis Marion Rd, Florence, SC 29506

1–2 beds

1 bath

$799–$875

Apartment for rent

1100 B2 S Mayfair Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Florence

Condo- 1st Floor, Town House/Condo - Florence, SC

1100 B2 S Mayfair Terrace, Florence, SC 29505

2 beds

1 bath

$800

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Florence, SC

Quick answers to common questions about the Florence rental market.

How much is rent in Florence?

The average rent in Florence is $1,250 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Florence?

Average rent prices in Florence have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Florence rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Florence is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $690 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 $50,000/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 $950/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,110/month, both down from last year.

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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