Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Estero, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Estero rent stands today

    Estero, FL rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $3,000/month. Month over month, rent increased by 6.7%.

  • Vs. national rents

    Estero runs roughly 1.5× the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market for renters compared to many other metros.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Estero rent for about $1,538/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,710/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,450/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,500/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,950/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Estero

$3,000/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Estero is $3,000 per month as of June 2026. This is 54% above the national average rent, or $1,050 more per month.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Estero

218

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Estero rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 7% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,980, whereas a house costs $3,597. 1-bedroom apartments in Estero run $1,641 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,005.

Listings

Studio

$1,538

1%

5%

1 bedroom

$1,710

3%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,450

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$3,500

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,950

11%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,538

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,710

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,950

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

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$3,000
increased by54%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,700
increased by38%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Estero, FL is 11% higher than the median rent in Alva, FL.

Discover rentals in Estero, FL

8628 Firwood Dr - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

House for rent in Estero

MANUFACTURED - Ranch - Estero, FL

8628 Firwood Dr, Estero, FL 33928

1 bed

1 bath

$900

House for rent

10952 Snowy Egret Cir - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Estero

MANUFACTURED - Other - Estero, FL

10952 Snowy Egret Cir, Estero, FL 33928

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,450

Apartment for rent

19760 Osprey Cove Blvd #145 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Estero

TOWNHOME - Other - Estero, FL

19760 Osprey Cove Blvd #145, Estero, FL 33967

2 beds

2 baths

$1,500

Condo for rent

5d+ ago

House for rent in Estero

House for rent

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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 $3,000 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Estero?

Average rent prices in Estero have increased by 7% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Estero rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Estero is 54% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,050 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 $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Estero's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,800 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,900 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions in this Southwest Florida community.

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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