Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Estero, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Estero, FL rent slipped 4.4% year over year, with a current median of $3,250/month. Renters today are paying $143 less per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Estero runs roughly 1.7× the $1,900/month national median. The market offers 159 total rentals, with condos and houses making up the bulk of inventory.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Estero rent for $1,490/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,800/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,450/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,972/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,500/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 2-bedroom segment cooled 12.5% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline of 4.4%. Meanwhile, 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom rents climbed 4.1% and 8.2%, respectively, showing varied trends within Estero, FL.
Median rent
Median rent in Estero
$3,250/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Estero is $3,250 per month as of September 2026. This is 71% above the national average rent, or $1,350 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Estero
159
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Estero rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Estero, FL
Average rent prices in Estero have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,935, whereas a house costs $3,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Estero run $1,642 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,861.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,490 | No Change | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,800 | 7% |  79% | |
2 bedroom | $2,450 | No Change | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $3,972 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 | 2% | 17% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Estero, FL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,935 | 10% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,950 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,490
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
79%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,972
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
17%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Estero, FL.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,935
Last 30 days
10%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,950
Last 30 days
1%
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
71%higher than the national median
42%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Estero, FL is 20% higher than the median rent in Alva, FL.
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6%$2,250
15%$8,500
4%$3,725
5%$12,000
1%Discover rentals in Estero, FL
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Estero
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 29
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Estero
4520 Robert E Lee Blvd E Lot 6, Estero, FL 33928
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3011 Terracap Way, Estero, FL 33928
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,475–$4,291
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Estero
20551 Tahitian Blvd, Estero, FL 33928
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$34,944
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Estero
9799 Bay Mdw Lot 23, Estero, FL 34135
3 beds
3.5 baths
$16,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Estero
19107 Elmdale Way Lot 629, Estero, FL 33928
3 beds
4 baths
$12,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Estero
20001 Seadale Ct, Estero, FL 33928
5 beds
2.5 baths
$11,995
House for rent
15h ago
Verified
10445 Corkscrew Commons Dr, Estero, FL 33928
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,672–$4,890
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
14024 Hawks Eye Ct #NA, Estero, FL 33928
3 beds
3 baths
$9,000
House for rent
Available Dec 25
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,360
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,095
House for rent
Available Sep 9
15h ago
Verified
10445 Corkscrew Commons Dr, Estero, FL 33928
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,672–$4,890
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$6,126
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,095
House for rent
Available Sep 9
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,360
House for rent
Available Oct 1
15h ago
Verified
10445 Corkscrew Commons Dr, Estero, FL 33928
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,672–$4,890
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,095
House for rent
Available Sep 9
2d ago
3011 Terracap Way, Estero, FL 33928
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,475–$4,291
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Estero
19881 The Place Blvd, Estero, FL 33928
4 beds
3 baths
$3,400
$3,200
Price drop
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 $3,250 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Estero?
Average rent prices in Estero have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Estero rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Estero is 71% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,350 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 $130,000/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).