Average Rent in Fort Myers, FL

Current Versus Historical Fort Myers, FL Rents

Fort Myers rentals average $1,248 for a studio rental to $3,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,488, or roughly $28 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2023, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,723 (-58.00%) year-over-year from $2,970 to $1,248. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $70 (4.83%) year-over-year from $1,450 to $1,520. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $367 (18.97%) year-over-year from $1,933 to $2,300. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $759 (27.67%) year-over-year from $2,742 to $3,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $108 (2.86%) year-over-year from $3,792 to $3,900. 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 26.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.19% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 19.05% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 17.98% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.43% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2023 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$55	$1,248	$2,970 (-58.00%)	$1,598 (-21.91%)
1 BR	$30	$1,520	$1,450 (4.83%)	$925 (64.35%)
2 BR	$29	$2,300	$1,933 (18.97%)	$1,367 (68.31%)
3 BR	$27	$3,500	$2,742 (27.67%)	$1,737 (101.54%)
4+ BR	$20	$3,900	$3,792 (2.86%)	$2,433 (60.33%)

Historical Rents in Fort Myers, FL

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Top Cities Near Fort Myers

There are a total of 5 cities nearby Fort Myers. The average rent in Fort Myers is currently $2,750 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lehigh Acres, FL, with an average rent of $2,200, 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 $3,725 per month.

Let's compare Fort Myers, FL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 18.50% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Fort Myers, FL are about 33.75% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 21.78% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Fort Myers, FL in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lehigh Acres, FL	N/A	N/A	$1,755	$2,200
North Fort Myers, FL	N/A	$1,995	$2,150	$2,338
Cape Coral, FL	N/A	$1,625	$1,900	$2,750
Iona, FL	N/A	$1,925	$2,400	$2,900
Estero, FL	$1,855	$2,018	$4,000	$3,725

Top Neighborhoods Near Fort Myers

View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Fort Myers

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 $2,700. That's roughly around $22 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is North Fort Myers, FL. It's average rent per month is $2,375. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, Lehigh Acres, FL is the most expensive county by Fort Myers, FL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Fort Myers, FL is 8.19% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Fort Myers, FL is 32.60% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
North Fort Myers, FL	N/A	$1,890	$2,125	$2,375
Fort Myers, FL	$1,248	$1,575	$2,250	$2,600
Cape Coral, FL	N/A	$1,625	$2,000	$2,800
Lehigh Acres, FL	N/A	$2,078	$3,475	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Fort Myers

There are a total of 15 zipcodes in or near Fort Myers, FL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,900. A total of 9 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 33909, Cape Coral, FL at $2,300 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,750 per month is 33913, Lehigh Acres, FL.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Fort Myers, FL is $1,540 per month. Or in other words, $26 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,348 per month. Which comes out to $24 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	$1,924	$2,000	$3,150
33913, Lehigh Acres, FL	N/A	$2,359	$4,500	$4,750
33908, Fort Myers, FL	N/A	$1,925	$2,500	$2,900
33904, Cape Coral, FL	N/A	$1,700	$1,900	$2,625
33928, Estero, FL	N/A	$3,175	$4,300	$4,500
33919, McGregor, FL	N/A	$1,500	$2,200	$2,350
33955, Punta Gorda, FL	N/A	N/A	$4,400	$3,698
33993, Cape Coral, FL	N/A	N/A	$3,800	$2,775
33990, Cape Coral, FL	N/A	$1,348	$1,798	$2,500
33916, Fort Myers, FL	N/A	$2,450	$2,600	$3,500

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 $3,488. 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 $1,248 and an average price per square feet of $55.43. There are a total of 2 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 $1,625 and an average price per square feet of $30.36. There are a total of 26 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 $3,246 and an average price per square feet of $28.63. There are a total of 154 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 -0.58%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.19%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.28% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Fort Myers, FL is around $2,790/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.