Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Florence, SC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Florence, SC rent slipped 7.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,200/month. Renters today are paying $77 less per month on average than last year, with rents holding steady month to month at this level.

  • Florence sits 38.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a smaller market with 170 total rentals and a range of housing types for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Florence run around $450/month, 1-bedrooms around $925/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,000/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,600/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,500/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,500/month, while apartments sit at $977/month, reflecting the varied inventory composition.

Median rent

Median rent in Florence

$1,200/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Florence is $1,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.

$1.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Florence

170

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $977, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Florence run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.

Listings

Studio

$450

49%

19%

1 bedroom

$925

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,000

1%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,600

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,500

7%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$450

Last 30 days

49%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

4%

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$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Florence, SC is 33% 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

Carolina Meadows - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.1

Very good

Carolina Meadows

1446 Francis Marion Rd, Florence, SC 29506

1–2 beds

1 bath

$799–$895

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 $1,200 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Florence?

Average rent prices in Florence have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Florence rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Florence is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 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 $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Florence's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $980 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,200 monthly. These figures reflect the current year's pricing across the city's available inventory.

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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