Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Estero, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Estero, FL rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $3,200/month. Month over month, rents climbed 3.1%, reflecting a recent upward movement in the market.

  • Estero runs roughly 1.7× the $1,930/month national median, placing it among pricier Florida metros with a total of 197 total rentals available for choice.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Estero rent for $1,460/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,671/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,500/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,775/month. The market is weighted toward 2- and 3-bedroom units, which each make up 40.3% of inventory.

Median rent

Median rent in Estero

$3,200/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Estero is $3,200 per month as of July 2026. This is 66% above the national average rent, or $1,270 more per month.

$1.85

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Estero

197

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 3% 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 $1,985, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Estero run $1,646 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,861.

Listings

Studio

$1,460

13%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,671

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,500

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$3,500

1%

No Change

4 bedroom

$3,775

6%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,460

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,671

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,775

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

No Change

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$3,200
increased by66%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Estero, FL is 28% 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

MANUFACTURED - ESTERO, FL

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

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

$1,400

Price drop

Apartment 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

Courtyards at Estero - Photo 1 of 1
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15h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Courtyards at Estero

10445 Corkscrew Commons Dr, Estero, FL 33928

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,465–$3,192

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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20551 Tahitian Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Estero

MANUFACTURED - Ranch - Estero, FL

20551 Tahitian Blvd, Estero, FL 33928

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

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 $3,200 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Estero?

Average rent prices in Estero have increased by 3% 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 66% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,270 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 $128,000/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, one-bedroom apartments in Estero average around $1,760/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,160/month.

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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