Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Florence, SC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Florence rent stands today

    Florence, SC rent rose 4.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,358/month. Renters today are paying $57 more per month on average than last year, with rents holding steady month to month at the city's peak level for October 2026.

  • Florence sits 28.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters despite a smaller inventory of 190 total rentals.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Florence rent for $550/month, 1-bedrooms for $842/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,150/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,700/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,300/month. Nearly half of rentals are 2-bedroom units, reflecting typical renter demand.

Median rent

Median rent in Florence

$1,357/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Florence is $1,357 per month as of October 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $542 less per month.

$1.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Florence

190

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Florence rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased 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 $1,097, whereas a house costs $1,599. 1-bedroom apartments in Florence run $812 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.

Listings

Studio

$550

No Change

83%

1 bedroom

$842

3%

13%

2 bedroom

$1,150

5%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,700

6%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,300

4%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$550

Last year

83%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$842

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

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$1,357
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,747
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Florence, SC is 22% lower than the median rent in Conway, SC.

Discover rentals in Florence, SC

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

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.
5204 E National Cemetery Rd #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Florence

5204 E National Cemetery Rd #A, Florence, SC 29506

2 beds

1 bath

$800

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.
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

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.
155 N Franklin Dr Apt 10 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Florence

155 N Franklin Dr Apt 10, Florence, SC 29501

2 beds

1 bath

$825

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.

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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 $1,357 per month as of October 24, 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 4% since last year.

How does Florence rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Florence is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $542 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 $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

May offers the lowest rents in Florence, while March sees the highest prices, with approximately a 4.9% difference between peak and off-peak pricing. Searching in May could result in lower prices compared to the spring peak.

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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