South Carolina · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Florence County, SC

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Florence County, SC at $1,117 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $953. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $21.48 an hour full time, or $44,680 a year. The typical household there would spend 23% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,121 (up 0.4%).

Rent in Florence County, SC at a glance

2-bedroom rent (HUD)

$1,117$13,404 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,121 (+0.4%)
Studio$948$18/hr needed
1 bedroom$953$18/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$21.48an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$1,434$28/hr needed

How much rent can you afford in Florence County, SC?

HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.

Affordable (< 30% of income)
HUD Fair Market Rent$1,117Monthly market rent
Share of gross income23%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$44,680To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,458At 30% of $58,305
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in Florence County, SC by bedroom, and the pay it takes

Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.

HUD Fair Market Rent in Florence County, SC, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly wage needed
Studio$948$11,376$37,920$18.23/hr
1 bedroom$953$11,436$38,120$18.33/hr
2 bedroomsMost searched$1,117$13,404$44,680$21.48/hr
3 bedrooms$1,434$17,208$57,360$27.58/hr
4 bedrooms$1,588$19,056$63,520$30.54/hr

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Rent in Florence County, SC: common questions

How much is rent going up in Florence County, SC in 2027?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,121 for a two-bedroom, up 0.4% from $1,117. A one-bedroom goes from $953 to $987, a studio from $948 to $982.

These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.

What is the average rent in Florence County, SC?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $953 for a one-bedroom and $1,117 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,404 a year for the two-bedroom.

It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.

How much do you need to make to afford rent in Florence County, SC?

To keep a $1,117 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.48 an hour, or $44,680 a year. A one-bedroom at $953 takes $18.33 an hour.

How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Florence County, SC?

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $948, one bedroom $953, two $1,117, three $1,434 and four $1,588 a month.

Is rent affordable in Florence County, SC?

For the typical household, earning $58,305 a year ($4,859 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,117 takes 23% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.

How is the income needed for rent worked out?

Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,117 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $44,680. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.48 an hour.