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Florence, OR Area Guide

Oregon’s lush forests and dramatic coastline distinguish this cozy community

Ocean Coastal Scenic Small Town Tourism Historic Nature Outdoors Dining Nightlife

Florence is a small oceanfront city on the central coast of Oregon, about sixty miles due west of Eugene. Historically one of Oregon’s countless lumber towns, Florence today is a major destination for tourism, boasting a picturesque combination of lush forests, beautiful ocean scenery, and abundant preserved buildings. Old Town Florence serves as the most popular area for locals to congregate, with a boardwalk overlooking the Siuslaw River and several first-class restaurants, pubs, and coffee shops in the area. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the easy access to the surrounding forests and mountains, particularly the Sweet Creek Trail just to the east.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Florence, OR is $690 for one bedroom, and $1,104 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Florence has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$690/month
427 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Florence, OR is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

55 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Bikeable

64 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Siuslaw Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Siuslaw Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Siuslaw High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Harbor Vista County Park
  • Siuslaw Pioneer Museum
  • Darlingtonia State Natural Site
  • Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park
  • Siltcoos River

Top Apartments in Florence

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.