Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Fort Myers, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Fort Myers, FL rent slipped 11.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,900/month. Renters today are paying $229 less per month on average than last year, following a steady rise of 1.3% month over month in June 2026.
Compared to national trends
Fort Myers sits 2.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 1,399 total rentals offering a moderate-sized market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Fort Myers run around $1,280/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,300/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,675/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,300/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,950/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,330/month, while apartments sit at $1,500/month, reflecting distinct price tiers across property types.
Neighborhood spotlight
Riverside Park rents fell 88.8% year over year to $1,400/month across 13 rentals, and Velasco Village dropped 57.0% to $2,150/month. These declines contrast with the citywide 11.6% cooldown and show localized market shifts in Fort Myers.
Median rent
Median rent in Fort Myers
$1,900/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Fort Myers is $1,900 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fort Myers
1,399
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 1% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 $2,330. 1-bedroom apartments in Fort Myers run $1,425 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,280 | 4% | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $1,300 | No Change | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,675 |  2% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,300 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,950 | 3% | 15% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Arborwood | $3,466 | |
Colonial County Club | $5,000 | |
East 1st Street | $2,500 | |
Edgewood | $1,800 | |
Forum | $2,006 | |
Metro Park | $1,320 | |
Paseo | $5,079 | |
Pelican Preserve | $2,500 | |
West 1st Street | $2,600 | |
Winkler Safe Neighborhood | $1,337 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,500 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,330 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $876 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,280
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
15%
Forum
Average rent
$2,006
Pelican Preserve
Average rent
$2,500
Colonial County Club
Average rent
$5,000
Arborwood
Average rent
$3,466
West 1st Street
Average rent
$2,600
East 1st Street
Average rent
$2,500
Winkler Safe Neighborhood
Average rent
$1,337
Metro Park
Average rent
$1,320
Paseo
Average rent
$5,079
Edgewood
Average rent
$1,800
Apartments
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,330
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$876
Last 30 days
4%
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
3%lower than the national median
38%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
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3%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
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Fort Myers
203 5th St #6, Fort Myers, FL 33907
1 bed
1 bath
$650
$600
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fort Myers
4900 Tice St #5, Fort Myers, FL 33905
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3041 2nd St, Fort Myers, FL 33916
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Cypress Court apartment for rent in Fort Myers
3744 Estelle St, Fort Myers, FL 33916
2 beds
1 bath
$999
Apartment for rent
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fort Myers
13528 Blue Bay Cir Lot 339, Fort Myers, FL 33913
4 beds
3 baths
$17,000
House for rent
5h ago
Verified
15270 Ballast Point Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,216–$3,249
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3615 Schoolhouse Rd W, Fort Myers, FL 33916
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,678–$4,210
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
11800 Bahia Honda Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33913
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,799–$2,871
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 23
1d ago
Verified
7231 Maida Ln, Fort Myers, FL 33908
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,149–$1,831
Apartment for rent
Available May 31
1d ago
Verified
7231 Maida Ln, Fort Myers, FL 33908
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,149–$1,831
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–$2,871
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 23
4h ago
Verified
1601 Red Cedar Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33907
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$1,594
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
15270 Ballast Point Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,216–$3,249
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3615 Schoolhouse Rd W, Fort Myers, FL 33916
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,678–$4,210
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
11800 Bahia Honda Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33913
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,799–$2,871
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 23
1d ago
Verified
7231 Maida Ln, Fort Myers, FL 33908
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,149–$1,338
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 June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fort Myers?
Average rent prices in Fort Myers have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.
How does Fort Myers rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fort Myers is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fort Myers?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Myers are Metro Park ($1,320/mo), Winkler Safe Neighborhood ($1,337/mo), and Edgewood ($1,800/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?
Fort Myers 1-bedroom apartments averaged around $1,400 per month in 2025, while 2-bedroom units averaged around $1,900 monthly. These figures reflect the current rental market following year-over-year price adjustments across all apartment sizes in the city.
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).