Florence County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in South Carolina. Population: 137,015.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$948/mo
↑ 10.6% YoY
+6% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$953/mo
↑ 10.6% YoY
-1% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,117/mo
↑ 4.9% YoY
-5% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,434/mo
↑ 5.5% YoY
-6% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,588/mo
↑ 8.7% YoY
-10% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $857 | $948 | +$91 (+10.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $862 | $953 | +$91 (+10.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,065 | $1,117 | +$52 (+4.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,359 | $1,434 | +$75 (+5.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,461 | $1,588 | +$127 (+8.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$38,120
$3,177/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$44,680
$3,723/month gross
Other Counties in South Carolina
Fairfield County
1 BR: $1,164/mo
Anderson County
1 BR: $1,035/mo
Marion County
1 BR: $823/mo
Edgefield County
1 BR: $1,114/mo
Greenwood County
1 BR: $757/mo
Barnwell County
1 BR: $709/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.