Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Fort Myers, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Fort Myers, FL rent slipped 9.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,900/month. Renters today are paying $151 less per month on average than last year, despite a 1.8% increase month over month as the market shows some recent upward movement.
Compared to national trends
Fort Myers sits 2.1% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, with 1,366 total rentals offering a moderate-sized market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Fort Myers run around $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,310/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,700/month. Houses average $2,400/month while apartments sit at $1,500/month, reflecting distinct price tiers across property types.
Neighborhood spotlight
Riverside Park rents fell 91.2% year over year to $1,449/month across 13 rentals. This local decline is much steeper than the citywide 9.5% drop, showing a hyperlocal cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Fort Myers
$1,900/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Fort Myers is $1,900 per month as of August 2026. This is 2% below the national average rent, or $40 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fort Myers
1,366
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Fort Myers rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Fort Myers, FL
Average rent prices in Fort Myers have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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, FL
Rent prices in Fort Myers vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fort Myers is $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Fort Myers run $1,475 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,437.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 |  1% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,310 | 3% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,700 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,300 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,925 | 2% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Arborwood | $4,050 | |
Colonial County Club | $5,150 | |
East 1st Street | $2,500 | |
Forum | $2,039 | |
Heritage Palms | $1,750 | |
Metro Park | $1,299 | |
Paseo | $5,950 | |
Pelican Preserve | $3,160 | |
West 1st Street | $2,575 | |
Winkler Safe Neighborhood | $1,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,500 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,772 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,400 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $895 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,310
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,925
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
Forum
Average rent
$2,039
Colonial County Club
Average rent
$5,150
Paseo
Average rent
$5,950
Arborwood
Average rent
$4,050
West 1st Street
Average rent
$2,575
Winkler Safe Neighborhood
Average rent
$1,300
Heritage Palms
Average rent
$1,750
Metro Park
Average rent
$1,299
East 1st Street
Average rent
$2,500
Pelican Preserve
Average rent
$3,160
Apartments
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,772
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
2%
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.
How does rent in Fort Myers, FL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Fort Myers and Alva by all bedroom counts and property types.
Fort Myers
2%lower than the national median
34%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fort Myers, FL is 27% lower than the median rent in Alva, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,600
7%$3,600
10%$1,999
6%$1,875
4%$3,250
2%$3,999
13%$1,787
7%$2,200
8%$7,500
17%$1,800
8%$6,250
70%$1,750
1%Cost of living in Fort Myers, FL
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 3% higher |
| Groceries | 5% higher |
| Health | 6% higher |
| Housing | 13% lower |
| Transportation | 3% higher |
| Utilities | No difference |
Discover rentals in Fort Myers, FL
18m ago
2925 Montclaire Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901
1 bed
2 baths
$700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3308 Handy Ct, Fort Myers, FL 33916
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Cypress Court condo for rent in Fort Myers
2 beds
1 bath
$999
$899
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Jul 14
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fort Myers
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 10
5d+ ago
Valencia Terrace house for rent in Fort Myers
2878 Valencia Way, Fort Myers, FL 33901
3 beds
2 baths
$20,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fort Myers
19053 Wildblue Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33913
4 beds
4.5 baths
$19,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fort Myers
13974 Blue Bay Cir, Fort Myers, FL 33913
3 beds
3 baths
$19,000
House for rent
4d ago
Riverside Park house for rent in Fort Myers
1291 Caloosa Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33901
4 beds
5.5 baths
$16,500
House for rent
22h ago
Verified
15270 Ballast Point Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,499–$3,149
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3615 Schoolhouse Rd W, Fort Myers, FL 33916
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,579–$5,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
11800 Bahia Honda Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33913
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,799–$2,692
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 23
2d ago
Verified
7231 Maida Ln, Fort Myers, FL 33908
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,149–$1,546
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 31
2d ago
Verified
7231 Maida Ln, Fort Myers, FL 33908
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,149–$1,546
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 31
1d ago
Verified
11800 Bahia Honda Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33913
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,799–$2,692
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 23
1d ago
Verified
1601 Red Cedar Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33907
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$1,619
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
15270 Ballast Point Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,499–$3,149
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3615 Schoolhouse Rd W, Fort Myers, FL 33916
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,579–$5,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
11800 Bahia Honda Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33913
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,799–$2,692
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 23
2d ago
Verified
7231 Maida Ln, Fort Myers, FL 33908
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,149–$1,546
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 31
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Frequently asked questions for Fort Myers, FL
Quick answers to common questions about the Fort Myers rental market.
How much is rent in Fort Myers?
The average rent in Fort Myers is $1,900 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fort Myers?
Average rent prices in Fort Myers have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.
How does Fort Myers rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fort Myers is 2% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $40 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fort Myers?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Myers are Metro Park ($1,299/mo), Winkler Safe Neighborhood ($1,300/mo), and Heritage Palms ($1,750/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Fort Myers?
To comfortably afford rent in Fort Myers, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Fort Myers?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Fort Myers average around $1,420/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,780/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).