Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 2, 2026

Average rent in
Fort Myers, FL

Last updated on February 2, 2026

Last updated on February 2, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Fort Myers, FL is $1,900. This is about the same as the national average.

$1.44

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,900

decreased by12%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,501

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Fort Myers, FL is $1,900. This is about the same as the national average.

$1.44

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

26%
53%
10%
6%
4%
$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 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 2% in the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 $1,490. A 1-bedroom apartment in Fort Myers, FL costs about $1,300 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,435. Houses for rent in Fort Myers, FL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,299.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,300

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,700

1%

10%

3 bedroom

$2,300

No Change

10%

4 bedroom

$2,900

2%

15%

Studio

$1,450

6%

24%

Studio

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

15%

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

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$2,549
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fort Myers, FL is 25% lower than the median rent in Alva, FL.

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$2,549

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$2,000

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$1,935

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$3,695

increased by3%

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$3,500

decreased by17%

Last year

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$1,850

decreased by7%

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Mcgregor

$2,400

decreased by5%

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$12,000

increased by5%

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$1,995

decreased by9%

Last year

Sanibel

$7,000

increased by8%

Last year

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$2,800

increased by26%

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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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Discover rentals in Fort Myers, FL

0 Market St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fort Myers

SHARED HOUSING/SHARED ROOM

0 Market St, Fort Myers, FL 33901

1 bed

1 bath

$750

House for rent

Available Feb 1

13037 1st St Apt 2 #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fort Myers

13037 1st St Apt 2 #2, Fort Myers, FL 33905

4 beds

4 baths

$849

Apartment for rent

2105 Canal St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

2105 Canal St

2105 Canal St, Fort Myers, FL 33901

1–2 beds

1 bath

$895–$1,145

Apartment for rent

4900 Tice St #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Fort Myers

4900 Tice St #5, Fort Myers, FL 33905

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Condo for rent

Available Dec 19

2510 Central Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Fort Myers

2510 Central Ave #2, Fort Myers, FL 33901

2 beds

1 bath

$959

Condo for rent

Available Nov 11

2510 Central Ave #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fort Myers

2510 Central Ave #5, Fort Myers, FL 33901

2 beds

1 bath

$989

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 20

3147 Economy St Unit B #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fort Myers

3147 Economy St Unit B #B, Fort Myers, FL 33916

2 beds

1 bath

$990

Apartment for rent

2301 CA - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

2301 CA

2301 Cranford Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33916

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent