Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Estero, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Estero, FL rent slipped 5.7% year over year, with a current median of $3,300/month. Renters today are paying $200 less per month on average than last year despite a 6.1% month-over-month increase.

  • Estero runs roughly 1.7× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier Florida metros with a total of 174 total rentals available across the city.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Estero rent for about $1,478/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,671/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,625/month, while 3- and 4+ bedrooms both sit at $4,500/month. This bedroom mix reflects the range most renters encounter.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 3-bedroom segment in Estero rose 12.5% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline. This increase contrasts with the overall market trend and shows a specific demand for larger units.

Median rent

Median rent in Estero

$3,300/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Estero is $3,300 per month as of October 2026. This is 74% above the national average rent, or $1,400 more per month.

$1.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Estero

174

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Estero rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Estero, FL

Average rent prices in Estero have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Estero, FL

Rent prices in Estero vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Estero is $1,841, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Estero run $1,671 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,841.

Listings

Studio

$1,478

4%

13%

1 bedroom

$1,671

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$2,625

No Change

13%

3 bedroom

$4,500

27%

13%

4 bedroom

$4,500

11%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,478

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,671

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,625

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

11%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Estero, FL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Estero, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Estero and Alva by all bedroom counts and property types.

Estero

Median rent price$3,300
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,700
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Estero, FL is 22% higher than the median rent in Alva, FL.

Discover rentals in Estero, FL

4520 Robert E Lee Blvd E Lot 6 - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Estero

Residential Lease, ESTERO, FL

4520 Robert E Lee Blvd E Lot 6, Estero, FL 33928

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Estero Parc - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

18h ago

8.8

Very good

Estero Parc

3011 Terracap Way, Estero, FL 33928

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,478–$3,110

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
20551 Tahitian Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Estero

ResidentialLease, Estero, FL

20551 Tahitian Blvd, Estero, FL 33928

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
8550 Kingbird Loop #615 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Estero

ResidentialLease, Estero, FL

8550 Kingbird Loop #615, Estero, FL 33967

2 beds

2 baths

$1,600

Price dropped $85Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Estero, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Estero rental market.

How much is rent in Estero?

The average rent in Estero is $3,300 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Estero?

Average rent prices in Estero have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Estero rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Estero is 74% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,400 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Estero?

To comfortably afford rent in Estero, you'd need to earn approximately $132,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Estero?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, May offers the lowest rents in Estero while January sees the highest, with roughly an 18% difference between peak and off-peak months.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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