Average Rent in Fort Myers, FL

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Current Versus Historical Fort Myers, FL Rents

Fort Myers rentals average $1,750 for a studio rental to $3,400 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,000, or roughly $20 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $617 (54.46%) year-over-year from $1,133 to $1,750. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $708 (58.22%) year-over-year from $1,217 to $1,925. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $383 (23.00%) year-over-year from $1,667 to $2,050. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $287 (12.67%) year-over-year from $2,263 to $2,550. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $308 (9.97%) year-over-year from $3,092 to $3,400. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 10.98% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 16.73% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.77% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.87% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 21.44% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$23.00	$1,750	$1,133 (54.46%)	$1,917 (-8.70%)
1 BR	$22.02	$1,925	$1,217 (58.22%)	$1,350 (42.59%)
2 BR	$20.12	$2,050	$1,667 (23.00%)	$1,766 (16.06%)
3 BR	$19.30	$2,550	$2,263 (12.67%)	$2,645 (-3.59%)
4+ BR	$17.27	$3,400	$3,092 (9.97%)	$3,192 (6.53%)

Historical Rents in Fort Myers, FL

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Top Cities Near Fort Myers

There are a total of 8 cities nearby Fort Myers. The average rent in Fort Myers is currently $1,951 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lehigh Acres, FL, with an average rent of $1,800, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Fort Myers, FL is Estero, FL. Monthly rents here are on average $4,200 per month.

Let's compare Fort Myers, FL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Fort Myers, FL is 48.57% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 31.82% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Fort Myers, FL are about 11.11% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 15.69% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 8 cities near Fort Myers, FL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lehigh Acres, FL	$1,048	$1,200	$1,550	$1,800
Villas, FL	$900	$1,300	$1,800	$1,800
Cypress Lake, FL	$1,095	$1,200	$1,725	$1,850
North Fort Myers, FL	$900	$1,395	$1,800	$1,950
Cape Coral, FL	$995	$1,891	$1,500	$1,953
Gateway, FL	N/A	$1,325	$1,950	$2,500
Iona, FL	N/A	$1,298	$3,200	$2,775
Estero, FL	N/A	$1,550	$3,975	$4,200

Top Neighborhoods Near Fort Myers

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Fort Myers

There are a total of 7 counties located by Fort Myers, FL. Some of these counties include North Fort Myers, FL, Fort Myers, FL, and Cape Coral, FL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,000. That's roughly around $20 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is North Fort Myers, FL. Its average rent per month is $1,900. Vice versa, with an average rent of $7,500, Estero Island, FL is the most expensive county by Fort Myers, FL.

Typically, rent for studios in Fort Myers, FL is 48.57% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Fort Myers, FL is 9.79% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Fort Myers, FL is 8.64% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
North Fort Myers, FL	$900	$1,891	$1,800	$1,900
Fort Myers, FL	$1,538	$1,824	$1,800	$1,925
Cape Coral, FL	$995	$1,425	$1,500	$2,000
Lehigh Acres, FL	$1,048	$1,737	$2,200	$2,000
Fort Myers Shores, FL	N/A	$1,000	$3,000	$2,700
Bonita Springs, FL	N/A	$1,588	$3,975	$4,200
Estero Island, FL	N/A	$4,125	$7,900	$7,500

Top Zipcodes Near Fort Myers

There are a total of 8 zipcodes in or near Fort Myers, FL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,900. A total of 6 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 33907, Villas, FL at $1,500 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,700 per month is 33908, Fort Myers, FL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,375. That's at least $27 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Fort Myers, FL is $1,298 per month. Or in other words, $21 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,700 per month. Which comes out to $20 per sqft. The following table includes the top 8 zipcodes in Fort Myers, FL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
33916, Fort Myers, FL	$2,300	$1,295	$1,650	$1,878
33901, Fort Myers, FL	$1,750	$1,675	$1,400	$1,550
33905, Buckingham, FL	$1,575	$1,925	$2,258	$1,975
33908, Fort Myers, FL	$1,450	$1,300	$2,900	$2,700
33919, McGregor, FL	$1,095	$1,200	$1,750	$1,900
33907, Villas, FL	$900	$1,175	$1,500	$1,500
33909, Cape Coral, FL	$1,300	$2,000	$1,483	$1,900
33967, San Carlos Park, FL	N/A	N/A	$1,848	$2,300

Frequently Asked Questions - Fort Myers Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Fort Myers, FL?

The average monthly rental price for Fort Myers, FL apartments for rent is approximately $2,000. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Fort Myers, FL rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Fort Myers, FL.

How much is a studio apartment in Fort Myers, FL?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,750 and an average price per square feet of $23.00. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Fort Myers.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Fort Myers, FL?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,925 and an average price per square feet of $22.02. There are a total of 132 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Fort Myers.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Fort Myers, FL?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,025 and an average price per square feet of $20.12. There are a total of 304 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Fort Myers.

How have rent prices in Fort Myers, FL changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Fort Myers, FL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.54%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.58%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.23%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Fort Myers, FL?

A reasonable rent price in Fort Myers, FL is around $1,600/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.