Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Average rent in
Fort Myers, FL

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Fort Myers, FL is $1,900. This is -3%, or $50, lower than the national average.

$1.49

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,900

decreased by11%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,375

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Fort Myers, FL is $1,900. This is -3%, or $50, lower than the national average.

$1.49

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

0%
30%
34%
18%
18%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

52%
48%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Fort Myers, FL

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Fort Myers, FL have decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 11% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Fort Myers, FL

The monthly rent for an apartment in Fort Myers, FL is $1,495. A 1-bedroom apartment in Fort Myers, FL costs about $1,325 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,450. Houses for rent in Fort Myers, FL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,300.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,300

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,699

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,300

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,950

6%

16%

Studio

$1,200

16%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,699

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

16%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fort Myers, 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.

Compare rent prices in Fort Myers, FL to other cities

Median rent prices in Fort Myers, FL for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alva, FL.

Fort Myers

Median rent price$1,900
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$3,500
increased by79%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fort Myers, FL is 46% lower than the median rent in Alva, FL.

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Alva

$3,500

Flat

Last year

Bonita Springs

$3,950

decreased by5%

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Buckingham

$1,900

decreased by9%

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$1,910

decreased by9%

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Estero

$3,225

increased by1%

Last year

Fort Myers Beach

$3,800

decreased by25%

Last year

Lehigh Acres

$1,850

decreased by6%

Last year

Mcgregor

$2,100

increased by1%

Last year

Miromar Lakes

$9,497

decreased by13%

Last year

North Fort Myers

$1,999

decreased by6%

Last year

Sanibel

$6,500

increased by46%

Last year

Whiskey Creek

$2,200

decreased by6%

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Cost of living in
Fort Myers, FL

The overall cost of living in Fort Myers, FL is 5% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

4% higher

Groceries

4% higher

Health

12% higher

Housing

5% higher

Transportation

6% higher

Utilities

7% higher

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203 5th St #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fort Myers

Fort Myers Studio Apartment

203 5th St #6, Fort Myers, FL 33907

1 bed

1 bath

$675

Apartment for rent

4900 Tice St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fort Myers

MANUFACTURED - Other - Fort Myers, FL

4900 Tice St, Fort Myers, FL 33905

2 beds

1 bath

$800

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1916 High St #1910 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fort Myers

MULTI_FAMILY - Fort Myers, FL

1916 High St #1910, Fort Myers, FL 33916

2 beds

1 bath

$895

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2301 CA - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.8

Very good

2301 CA

2301 Cranford Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33916

2 beds

1 bath

$950–$995

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2105 Canal St - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.6

Very good

2105 Canal St

2105 Canal St, Fort Myers, FL 33901

1–2 beds

1 bath

$995–$1,125

Apartment for rent

3041 Second Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

3041 Second Street

3041 2nd St, Fort Myers, FL 33916

2 beds

1 bath

$995

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1942 Passaic Ave #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

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3744 Estelle St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cypress Court apartment for rent in Fort Myers

MULTI_FAMILY - Ranch - Fort Myers, FL

3744 Estelle St, Fort Myers, FL 33916

2 beds

1 bath

$999

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