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Florence, SC Area Guide

Enjoy Southern charm in the Pee Dee region

Historic Charming Scenic Laidback Affordable Suburban Diverse

Welcome to Florence, South Carolina, a charming city at the intersection of I-20 and I-95. Located in the Pee Dee region, Florence offers housing options from restored downtown apartments to established suburban communities. Current rental data shows one-bedroom units averaging $1,089 per month, reflecting a 7.4% increase over the past year. The medical district, home to McLeod Regional Medical Center and MUSC Florence, serves as a major employment center and helps stabilize the local rental market. Notable areas include the downtown district with its restored buildings and the neighborhoods surrounding Francis Marion University.

Florence's parks and trails provide outdoor recreation opportunities, while the city's railroad history showcases its development as a transportation hub. Downtown Florence features the Drs. Bruce and Lee Foundation Library and the Florence Little Theater. The Florence Center hosts year-round events, and the city celebrates its heritage through community gatherings like the annual Greek Festival. With a lower cost of living compared to larger cities in the region, Florence combines small-city accessibility with established neighborhoods and convenient amenities.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Florence, SC is $920 for a studio, $1,147 for one bedroom, $1,221 for two bedrooms, and $1,345 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Florence has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,147/month
763 Sq Ft
House
$1,582/month
1,316 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,204/month
1,026 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

42 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

46 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Carver Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Royall Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Briggs Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Delmae Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Wallace Gregg Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Moore Intermediate School

Public

Grades 6-8

Henry L. Sneed Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Southside Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Williams Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

West Florence High

Public

Grades 9-12

Wilson High

Public

Grades 9-12

South Florence High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Freedom Florence Trails
  • ScienceSouth
  • Williamson Park

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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.