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Florence
Florence, AL
Area Guide
The best in Southern living
Riverfront
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Outdoor Living
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Parks
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Family-Friendly
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Bordered by the Tennessee River, Florence, AL offers its residents both a metropolitan yet localized experience. Home to the University of North Alabama, Florence has a vibrant downtown area, outdoor activities, and historic landmarks to enjoy. There is something for everyone in this diverse and growing city.
The Tennessee River makes for some great fishing. From a casual afternoon at a creek to a competitive fly-fishing tournament, the river and creeks will provide you with some of the best fishing around. Historic downtown offers a vibrant, big-city atmosphere, especially on the first Friday of every summer and fall month when local artists and musicians line the streets for an evening of culture and art.
Another hot attraction is McFarland Park, located between the Tennessee River and Downtown Florence. This massive 200-acre park features trails, picnic shelters, playgrounds, and sport fields. While visiting the park you can even grab a bite to eat on the water at Stanfields River Bottom Grille, the floating restaurant and bar. As the locals like to say, “This is southern living at its best.”
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Florence, AL is $544 for a studio, $593 for one bedroom, $802 for two bedrooms, and $871 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Florence has increased by 3.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$593/month
705 Sq Ft
House
$1,321/month
1,005 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Florence, AL is 16.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Florence is 34.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $544 - $871. You can expect to pay 6.3% less for groceries, 9.6% less for utilities, and 11.4% less for transportation.
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Transportation
42
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
43
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
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
Public
Grades PK-4
831 Students
8
Public
Grades PK-6
325 Students
8
Public
Grades PK-4
424 Students
7
Public
Grades PK-4
402 Students
7
Public
Grades 5-6
582 Students
4
Public
Grades 7-12
603 Students
8
Public
Grades 7-8
689 Students
6
Public
Grades 7-12
671 Students
5
Public
Grades 7-12
555 Students
5
Public
Grades 9
356 Students
3
Public
Grades 7-12
603 Students
8
Public
Grades 10-12
1,034 Students
6
Public
Grades 7-12
671 Students
5
Public
Grades 7-12
555 Students
5
Public
Grades 9
356 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Children's Museum of the Shoals
- UNA Planetarium & Observatory
- Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge
Military Bases
Colleges
Top Apartments in Florence
Houses for Rent in Florence
Property Management Companies in Florence, AL
Arlington Properties
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107
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25,765
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64
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2 Communities in Florence
Sundance Property Management, Inc
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27
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2,033
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17
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2 Communities in Florence
The Gateway Companies
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61
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9,189
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48
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1 Community in Florence
Henssler Property Management
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12
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2,035
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12
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1 Community in Florence
Welden Field
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11
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1,422
Units
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10
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1 Community in Florence
Engel Realty Company
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17
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2,356
Units
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8
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1 Community in Florence
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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 2025.