Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Fort Myers, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Fort Myers, FL rent slipped 6.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,895/month. Renters today are paying $142 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the 2024 peak of $2,263/month.
Compared to national trends
Fort Myers sits 0.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 1,299 total rentals offering a moderate-sized market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Fort Myers run around $1,400/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,316/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,650/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,950/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,400/month while apartments sit at $1,470/month, reflecting distinct price tiers across property types.
Neighborhood spotlight
Riverside Park rents fell 90.8% year over year to $1,149/month across 11 rentals, a much steeper decline than the citywide 6.3% drop. Pelican Preserve saw rents rise 119.8% year over year to $5,000/month, showing sharp contrasts within Fort Myers neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Fort Myers
$1,895/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Fort Myers is $1,895 per month as of September 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fort Myers
1,299
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $1,469, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Fort Myers run $1,399 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,425.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,400 | 1% |  3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,316 | 4% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,650 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,275 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,950 | 1% | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Arborwood | $3,900 | |
Colonial County Club | $5,350 | |
East 1st Street | $2,500 | |
Edgewood | $1,624 | |
Forum | $1,919 | |
Heritage Palms | $1,850 | |
Metro Park | $1,349 | |
Paseo | $6,000 | |
Pelican Preserve | $5,000 | |
Winkler Safe Neighborhood | $1,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,469 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,400 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $900 | 7% | 18% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,316
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,275
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
Forum
Average rent
$1,919
Colonial County Club
Average rent
$5,350
Paseo
Average rent
$6,000
Arborwood
Average rent
$3,900
Edgewood
Average rent
$1,624
Metro Park
Average rent
$1,349
Winkler Safe Neighborhood
Average rent
$1,300
Pelican Preserve
Average rent
$5,000
East 1st Street
Average rent
$2,500
Heritage Palms
Average rent
$1,850
Apartments
Average rent
$1,469
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
18%
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
Equal to the the national median
42%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fort Myers, FL is 30% lower than the median rent in Alva, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,700
8%$4,374
1%$1,845
8%$1,800
9%$3,250
3%$4,500
9%$1,750
6%$2,250
15%$8,500
4%$1,795
11%$6,500
62%$2,200
2%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
3d ago
2925 Montclaire Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901
1 bed
2 baths
$700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Fort Myers
2942 0Fort Myers #1, Fort Myers, FL 33901
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Condo for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fort Myers
6509 Estero Bay Dr #6509, Fort Myers, FL 33908
1 bed
1 bath
$750
House for rent
Available Sep 1
4d ago
3308 Handy Ct, Fort Myers, FL 33916
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment 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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fort Myers
14870 Blue Bay Cir, Fort Myers, FL 33913
3 beds
3 baths
$18,000
House for rent
5d+ 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
7h ago
Verified
3615 Schoolhouse Rd W, Fort Myers, FL 33916
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,401–$5,998
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
11800 Bahia Honda Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33913
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,749–$3,678
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
4d ago
Verified
15270 Ballast Point Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,349–$2,050
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
7231 Maida Ln, Fort Myers, FL 33908
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,149–$1,618
Apartment for rent
Available May 31
5h ago
Verified
7231 Maida Ln, Fort Myers, FL 33908
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,149–$1,618
Apartment for rent
Available May 31
19h ago
Verified
11800 Bahia Honda Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33913
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,749–$3,678
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
12h ago
Verified
1601 Red Cedar Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33907
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$1,619
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,700
$1,445
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Sep 2
7h ago
Verified
3615 Schoolhouse Rd W, Fort Myers, FL 33916
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,401–$5,998
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
11800 Bahia Honda Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33913
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,749–$3,678
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
5d+ ago
Verified
15270 Ballast Point Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908
2 beds
2 baths
$1,612–$1,817
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
7231 Maida Ln, Fort Myers, FL 33908
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,149–$1,618
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 $1,895 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fort Myers?
Average rent prices in Fort Myers have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Fort Myers rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fort Myers is roughly the same as the national average.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fort Myers?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Myers are Winkler Safe Neighborhood ($1,300/mo), Metro Park ($1,349/mo), and Edgewood ($1,624/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?
December offers the most favorable rental rates in Fort Myers, with prices roughly 13% lower than March. November and December are the least competitive months for renters, making them ideal for apartment hunting.
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).