Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
Fort Myers Beach, FL

Median rent

Median rent in Fort Myers Beach

$4,500/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fort Myers Beach is $4,500 per month as of September 2026. This is 137% above the national average rent, or $2,600 more per month.

$3.94

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fort Myers Beach

42

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fort Myers Beach rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Fort Myers Beach, FL

Average rent prices in Fort Myers Beach have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 Fort Myers Beach, FL

Rent prices in Fort Myers Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fort Myers Beach is $2,550, whereas a house costs $4,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Fort Myers Beach run $2,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,600.

Listings

1 bedroom

$2,625

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$4,500

2%

13%

3 bedroom

$2,600

5%

56%

4 bedroom

$1,800

3%

74%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,625

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

56%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

74%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fort Myers Beach, 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 Fort Myers Beach, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Springs by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fort Myers Beach

Median rent price$4,500
increased by137%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,374
increased by130%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fort Myers Beach, FL is 3% higher than the median rent in Bonita Springs, FL.

Discover rentals in Fort Myers Beach, FL

17306 Whitewater Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fort Myers Beach

730 730 Chippewa #0 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fort Myers Beach

Residential Lease, FL

730 730 Chippewa #0, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

2 beds

2 baths

$1,600

730 Chippewa Trl - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fort Myers Beach

ResidentialLease, Fort Myers Beach, FL

730 Chippewa Trl, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

2 beds

2 baths

$1,600

784 Oak St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fort Myers Beach

ResidentialLease, Fort Myers Beach, FL

784 Oak St, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

1 bed

1 bath

$1,900

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Frequently asked questions for Fort Myers Beach, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Fort Myers Beach rental market.

How much is rent in Fort Myers Beach?

The average rent in Fort Myers Beach is $4,500 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fort Myers Beach?

Average rent prices in Fort Myers Beach have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Fort Myers Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fort Myers Beach is 137% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,600 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fort Myers Beach?

To comfortably afford rent in Fort Myers Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $180,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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