Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Florence County, South Carolina
Florence County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,121 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $954 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $21.56 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,121
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 19% less than in South Carolina
- Typical rent
- $954
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 19% less than in South Carolina
- Wage needed
- $21.56
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $44,840 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 51%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 2% less than in South Carolina
Only here
Renting in Florence County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Florence County has the highest typical rent in its area: $954, more than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Darlington County ($896).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Florence County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Florence County was $1,574 a month in September 2026: about the same as 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $982 | $18.88 | $39,280 |
| 1 bedroom | $987 | $18.98 | $39,480 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,121 | $21.56 | $44,840 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,444 | $27.77 | $57,760 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,545 | $29.71 | $61,800 |
HUD area: Florence, SC HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 20 ZIP codes in Florence County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 29114 to $1,370 in 29505. 4 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,121).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 29114 | Clarendon County, SC | $840 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,280 | $1,430 |
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| 29114 | Florence, SC | $840 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,280 | $1,430 |
| 29114 | Sumter, SC | $840 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,280 | $1,430 |
| 29161 | Darlington County, SC | $940 | $950 | $1,100 | $1,390 | $1,510 |
| 29161 | Florence, SC | $940 | $950 | $1,100 | $1,390 | $1,510 |
| 29501 | Darlington County, SC | $1,100 | $1,110 | $1,270 | $1,630 | $1,750 |
| 29501 | Florence, SC | $1,100 | $1,110 | $1,270 | $1,630 | $1,750 |
| 29505 | Florence, SC | $1,200 | $1,210 | $1,370 | $1,770 | $1,890 |
| 29506 | Darlington County, SC | $860 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,430 |
| 29506 | Florence, SC | $860 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,430 |
| 29530 | Florence, SC | $860 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,430 |
| 29541 | Florence, SC | $1,050 | $1,060 | $1,200 | $1,550 | $1,650 |
| 29555 | Florence, SC | $860 | $860 | $1,090 | $1,300 | $1,750 |
| 29555 | Georgetown County, SC | $860 | $860 | $1,090 | $1,300 | $1,750 |
| 29555 | Williamsburg County, SC | $860 | $860 | $1,090 | $1,300 | $1,750 |
| 29560 | Clarendon County, SC | $860 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,430 |
| 29560 | Florence, SC | $860 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,430 |
| 29560 | Williamsburg County, SC | $860 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,430 |
| 29583 | Florence, SC | $860 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,430 |
| 29591 | Florence, SC | $860 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,430 |
- 29114 · Clarendon County, SC $1,010$1,280
- 29114 · Florence, SC $1,010$1,280
- 29114 · Sumter, SC $1,010$1,280
- 29161 · Darlington County, SC $1,100$1,390
- 29161 · Florence, SC $1,100$1,390
- 29501 · Darlington County, SC $1,270$1,630
- 29501 · Florence, SC $1,270$1,630
- 29505 · Florence, SC $1,370$1,770
- 29506 · Darlington County, SC $1,010$1,300
- 29506 · Florence, SC $1,010$1,300
- 29530 · Florence, SC $1,010$1,300
- 29541 · Florence, SC $1,200$1,550
- 29555 · Florence, SC $1,090$1,300
- 29555 · Georgetown County, SC $1,090$1,300
- 29555 · Williamsburg County, SC $1,090$1,300
- 29560 · Clarendon County, SC $1,010$1,300
- 29560 · Florence, SC $1,010$1,300
- 29560 · Williamsburg County, SC $1,010$1,300
- 29583 · Florence, SC $1,010$1,300
- 29591 · Florence, SC $1,010$1,300
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Florence County, 51% of renter households are in that position; in South Carolina, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
51%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
18,764 households rent in Florence County
- Spend half or more of their income 28%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 22%
- Spend less than 30% 49%
Compared with the state and the country
- Florence 51%
- South Carolina 52%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Florence County
HUD lists 45 properties with homes for low-income households in Florence County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 20
- HUD-assisted
- 14
- public housing
- 11
2,444 homes in all; 2,439 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Mingle Court, Brentwood Circle HUD-assisted 398 N Matthews Rd, Lake City 29560 187 low-income homes · For families · (843) 374-3541
- Church Hill Public housing 904 June Ln, Florence 29506 166 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of Florence · Average payment: $375 a month · Average wait: 46 months · Homes at several sites · (843) 669-4163
- Select Houses/Bridgeland Public housing 1003 E Macree Ter, Florence 29505 150 homes, 149 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of Florence · Average payment: $569 a month · Average wait: 35 months · Homes at several sites · (843) 669-4163
- Pine PK/Clyde CT/Lakota PL Public housing 514 Clyde St, Florence 29506 102 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of Florence · Average payment: $316 a month · Average wait: 3 months · Homes at several sites · (843) 669-4163
- Creekside Village Public housing 2311 W Palmetto St, Florence 29501 100 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of Florence · Average payment: $342 a month · Average wait: 12 months · (843) 669-4163
- Durant Drive Apt-Lake City HA HUD-assisted 398 N Matthews Rd, Lake City 29560 100 low-income homes · For families · (843) 374-3541
- Village Creek, ALP HUD-assisted 2212J Pamplico Hwy, Florence 29505 96 low-income homes · For families · (843) 374-3541
- Lakota Crossing Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1741 Lakota Dr, Florence 29505 72 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 7 · 3 bd: 35 · 4 bd: 26 · In service since 2004 · For families
- MT Zion Ame HUD-assisted 613 Ervin Ct, Florence 29506 72 low-income homes · For families · (843) 669-1571
- Cambridge Court Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 550 W Darlington St, Florence 29501 64 low-income homes · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Oakland Place Public housing 711 Oakland Ave, Florence 29506 64 homes, 63 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of Florence · Average payment: $343 a month · Homes at several sites · (843) 669-4163
- Coit Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 230 N Coit St, Florence 29501 60 low-income homes · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2008
- Parkview Plaza Public housing 1000 Clement St, Florence 29501 60 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of Florence · Average payment: $358 a month · (843) 669-4163
- Palmetto Ridge Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 889 N Matthews Rd, Lake City 29560 56 low-income homes · 2 bd: 38 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2010
- Johnsonville Apartments HUD-assisted 311 Liberty St, Johnsonville 29555 54 low-income homes · For families · (843) 386-3944
- Attwood Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 155 W Attwood Ave, Florence 29505 52 low-income homes · 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 30 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Attwood Pointe M16-Sg450999 Tax credit (LIHTC) 155 W Attwood Ave, Florence 29505 52 low-income homes · 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 30 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Bridgeland Public housing 101 Davenport Dr, Timmonsville 29161 50 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of Florence · Average payment: $301 a month · Average wait: 7 months · (843) 669-4163
- Wren Village HUD-assisted 104 N Matthews Rd, Lake City 29560 50 low-income homes · For families · (843) 374-3541
- Crescent Villas II Tax credit (LIHTC) 320 Troxel Blvd, Florence 29501 49 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 37 · In service since 2020
- Hickory Knoll Apts. HUD-assisted 2206 Pamplico Hwy, Florence 29505 49 homes, 48 low-income · For older adults · (843) 676-9944
- Crescent Villas M15-Sg450991 Tax credit (LIHTC) 2440 Hoffmeyer Rd, Florence 29501 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 48 · In service since 2016 · For older adults
- Highland Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 201 Highland Pointe Dr, Lake City 29560 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 24 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Indigo Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 820 S Coit St, Florence 29501 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 36 · In service since 2016 · For older adults
- Palmetto Station Tax credit (LIHTC) 2300 Freedom Blvd, Florence 29505 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2014 · For families
- Pelican House, Inc. HUD-assisted 300 Conyers Ave, Florence 29505 46 low-income homes · For older adults · (843) 662-6321
- Irby Senior Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 125 Federal Ct, Florence 29505 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 2018
- Pine Acres Public housing 310 Elm St, Pamplico 29583 40 homes, 39 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of Florence · Average payment: $416 a month · Average wait: 6 months · (843) 669-4163
- Cole Road Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 324 Koger Cir, Lake City 29560 39 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 23 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 1999
- Willow Glen Apartments HUD-assisted 226 E Howe Springs Rd, Florence 29505 38 low-income homes · For older adults · (843) 662-8770
- Yorkshire at Providence Tax credit (LIHTC) 318 Chapman Dr, Johnsonville 29555 37 low-income homes · 2 bd: 13 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Mcgowan Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 703 Mechanic St, Florence 29506 36 low-income homes · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2012 · For families
- MT Zion II HUD-assisted 622 Ervin Ct, Florence 29506 36 low-income homes · For families · (843) 669-1571
- Palmetto Frond Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 304 Frond Cir, Lake City 29560 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2001
- Timmonsville Green Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 701 James St, Timmonsville 29161 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 1997
- Bailey Gardens Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 258 Retha St, Lake City 29560 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · In service since 2008 · For older adults
- Sparrow Ridge Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 701 E Smith St, Timmonsville 29161 24 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2000
- Swann Lakes Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 212 Peggy Ct, Lake City 29560 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · In service since 2004 · For older adults
- Trellis Apartments HUD-assisted 125 Central Dr, Florence 29501 24 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (843) 669-8678
- J. O. Smith Villas Public housing 500A Royal St, Florence 29506 20 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of Florence · Average payment: $368 a month · (843) 669-4163
- Waverly Public housing 815E Waverly Ave, Florence 29501 20 homes, 19 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of Florence · Average payment: $275 a month · Average wait: 1 month · Homes at several sites · (843) 669-4163
- Cherry Grove - Lake City HA HUD-assisted 398 N Matthews Rd, Lake City 29560 12 low-income homes · For families · (843) 374-3541
- New Hope, Inc. HUD-assisted 2111 Pine Forest Dr, Florence 29505 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (843) 662-1771
- New Hope II Apartments HUD-assisted 2111 Pine Forest Dr, Florence 29505 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Select Houses 2 Public housing 1406 Briarcliff Dr, Florence 29501 3 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of Florence · Homes at several sites · (843) 669-4163
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Florence County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 2 agencies serve in Florence County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,700 | $27,800 | $44,450 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $31,750 | $50,800 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $35,700 | $57,150 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $39,650 | $63,450 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $42,850 | $68,550 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $46,000 | $73,650 |
| 7 people | $49,200 | $49,200 | $78,700 |
| 8 people | $52,350 | $52,350 | $83,800 |
Area median income: $79,300. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Florence, SC HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $884 – $1,080
- 1 bedroom $888 – $1,086
- 2 bedrooms $1,009 – $1,233
- 3 bedrooms $1,300 – $1,588
- 4 bedrooms $1,391 – $1,700
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Housing Authority of Florence Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 811 vouchers · 805 public housing units (843) 669-4163 Housing Authority of Florence: abradley@hafsc.org
- Housing Authority of Lake City Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 316 vouchers (843) 374-4048 Housing Authority of Lake City: mfountain@lakecityha.net
Housing agencies in South Carolina Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in South Carolina
What South Carolina law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- S.C. Code §27-40-410(a)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 5 days
- S.C. Code §27-40-710(B)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 days
- S.C. Code §27-40-770(b)
- Only a court order can remove youS.C. Code §27-40-660
- Protection from retaliationS.C. Code §27-40-910(a)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Florence County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Florence County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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City of Florence
324 W Evans St, Florence
- Fair housing pre-purchase workshops
- Pre-purchase counseling
- and 2 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Florence County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in South Carolina, the average home bill was $150 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
Adjust advanced details
Let's do the math
Cash to move in
$2,242
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,121
- Security deposit
- $1,121
- Total
- $2,242
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Florence County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $982; 1 bedroom: $987; 2 bedrooms: $1,121; 3 bedrooms: $1,444; 4 bedrooms: $1,545. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Florence County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,121) without spending more than 30% of income takes $21.56 an hour full time, or $44,840 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Florence County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $39,650 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Florence County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,009 and $1,233 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Florence County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 29114 to $1,370 in 29505. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Florence County?
HUD lists 45 properties with homes for low-income households in Florence County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Florence County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Florence County, 51% of renter households are in that position; in South Carolina, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).