Average Rent in Fort Myers, FL

Current Versus Historical Fort Myers, FL Rents

Fort Myers rentals average $1,475 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,650 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,998, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $748 (53.39%) year-over-year from $1,402 to $2,150. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $75 (5.66%) year-over-year from $1,325 to $1,400. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $25 (-1.28%) year-over-year from $1,950 to $1,925. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $57 (-2.22%) year-over-year from $2,583 to $2,526. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $367 (11.18%) year-over-year from $3,283 to $3,650. 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 up by 6.17% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.35% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.11% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.40% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.83% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$2.37	$1,400	$1,325 (5.66%)	$987 (41.89%)
2 BR	$2.13	$1,925	$1,950 (-1.28%)	$1,421 (35.48%)
3 BR	$1.96	$2,526	$2,583 (-2.22%)	$1,828 (38.22%)
4+ BR	$1.51	$3,650	$3,283 (11.18%)	$2,675 (36.47%)

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 $2,523 per month. A total of 6 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Cypress Lake, FL, with an average rent of $2,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Fort Myers, FL is Iona, FL. Monthly rents here are on average $3,700 per month.

Let's compare Fort Myers, FL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 10.93% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Fort Myers, FL are about 24.60% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 11.29% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 8 cities near Fort Myers, FL in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Cypress Lake, FL	N/A	$1,400	$2,000	$2,000
Lehigh Acres, FL	N/A	$1,295	$1,700	$2,200
McGregor, FL	N/A	$2,950	$2,200	$2,300
North Fort Myers, FL	N/A	$1,500	$2,023	$2,395
Cape Coral, FL	N/A	$1,573	$1,900	$2,650
Gateway, FL	N/A	$1,700	$2,525	$2,850
Estero, FL	$1,772	$1,865	$2,650	$3,000
Iona, FL	N/A	$2,425	$2,500	$3,700

Top Neighborhoods Near Fort Myers

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Fort Myers. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Fort Myers, FL in the following chart.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Fort Myers, FL is currently around $2,300 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Fort Myers, McGregor has the most affordable average rent at $2,300 per month. Whereas, at $2,300 average rent per month, McGregor is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Fort Myers. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
McGregor, FL	N/A	$2,950	$2,200	$2,300

Top Counties Near Fort Myers

There are a total of 1 counties located by Fort Myers, FL. Some of these counties include Fort Myers, FL, North Fort Myers, FL, and Lehigh Acres, FL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,612. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Fort Myers, FL. It's average rent per month is $2,475. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,800, Cape Coral, FL is the most expensive county by Fort Myers, FL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Fort Myers, FL is 4.15% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Fort Myers, FL is 26.79% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fort Myers, FL	N/A	$1,500	$2,100	$2,475
North Fort Myers, FL	N/A	$1,500	$1,995	$2,495
Lehigh Acres, FL	N/A	$1,625	$3,500	$2,730
Cape Coral, FL	N/A	$1,573	$2,000	$2,800

Top Zipcodes Near Fort Myers

There are a total of 17 zipcodes in or near Fort Myers, FL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,640. A total of 10 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 33901, Fort Myers, FL at $2,000 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,500 per month is 33928, Estero, FL.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Fort Myers, FL is $1,400 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,100 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 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
33914, Cape Coral, FL	N/A	N/A	$1,825	$3,250
33913, Lehigh Acres, FL	N/A	$1,968	$4,800	$4,000
33908, Fort Myers, FL	N/A	$2,425	$2,600	$3,000
33904, Cape Coral, FL	N/A	N/A	$2,000	$2,800
33928, Estero, FL	N/A	$2,850	$2,850	$4,500
33919, McGregor, FL	N/A	$1,450	$2,100	$2,200
33955, Punta Gorda, FL	N/A	$2,250	$4,500	$4,500
33993, Cape Coral, FL	N/A	N/A	$3,900	$2,548
33990, Cape Coral, FL	N/A	N/A	$1,825	$2,500
33916, Fort Myers, FL	N/A	$1,625	$2,150	$2,350

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 $2,998. 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 $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 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 $1,475 and an average price per square feet of $2.37. There are a total of 27 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 $2,800 and an average price per square feet of $2.13. There are a total of 169 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 0.53%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Fort Myers, FL is around $2,398/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.