Average Rent in Fort Myers, FL and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Fort Myers, FL

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Fort Myers, FL is $2,022. This is +2% higher than the national average.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,022

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,451

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Fort Myers, FL is $2,022. This is +2% higher than the national average.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

21%

58%

$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500

$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000

$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

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 comparables in
Fort Myers, FL
The monthly rent for an apartment in Fort Myers, FL is $1,525. A 1-bedroom apartment in Fort Myers, FL costs about $1,375 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,500. Houses for rent in Fort Myers, FL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,315.


1 bedroom	$1,350	1%	11%
2 bedroom	$1,800	1%	8%
3 bedroom	$2,300	1%	9%
4 bedroom	$3,000	No Change	10%
Studio	$1,200	2%	20%

		Comparables
Arborwood	$3,200
Colonial County Club	$4,900
East 1st Street	$2,775
Edgewood	$1,850
Forum	$2,000
Metro Park	$1,290
Paseo	$5,500
Pelican Preserve	$2,275
West 1st Street	$3,050
Winkler Safe Neighborhood	$1,385


Apartments	$1,525	1%	No Change
Condos	$1,850	3%	No Change
Houses	$2,315	No Change	No Change
Rooms	$1,092	No Change	-

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

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$2,022

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500

27%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fort Myers, FL is 19% lower than the median rent in Alva, FL.

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$1,875

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$2,300

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$9,000

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$1,950

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$3,749

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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.