Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Florence, SC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Florence rent stands today

    Florence, SC rent rose 6.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,325/month. Renters today are paying $66 more per month on average than last year, with rent near the city's peak from early 2025.

  • Florence sits 30.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters despite limited total rentals at 163.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Florence rent for $750/month, 1-bedrooms for $950/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,100/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $1,695/month and 4+ bedrooms $2,300/month. The bedroom mix is weighted toward 2-bed and 3-bed units, which together make up over 80% of total rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in Florence

$1,325/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Florence is $1,325 per month as of September 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $575 less per month.

$1.11

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Florence

163

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 increased by 1% 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, SC

Rent prices in Florence vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Florence is $1,095, whereas a house costs $1,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Florence run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.

Listings

Studio

$750

34%

32%

1 bedroom

$950

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,100

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$1,695

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,300

No Change

11%

Studio

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

34%

Last year

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

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$1,325
decreased by30%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Florence, SC is 24% lower than the median rent in Conway, SC.

Discover rentals in Florence, SC

1300 Valparaiso Dr. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.2

Very good

1300 Valparaiso Dr.

1300 Valparaiso Dr, Florence, SC 29501

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$700–$1,000

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

700 G3 Clement Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Florence

1 Story, Town House/Condo - Florence, SC

700 G3 Clement Street, Florence, SC 29501

2 beds

1 bath

$750

10h ago

8.3

Very good

Carolina Meadows

1446 Francis Marion Rd, Florence, SC 29506

1–2 beds

1 bath

$799–$875

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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 $1,325 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Florence?

Average rent prices in Florence have increased by 1% 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 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $575 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 $53,000/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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