Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 19, 2026

Average rent in
Fort Myers, FL

Last updated on March 19, 2026

Last updated on March 19, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Fort Myers, FL is $1,899. This is about the same as the national average.

$1.48

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,899

decreased by12%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,479

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Fort Myers, FL is $1,899. This is about the same as the national average.

$1.48

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

29%
52%
9%
6%
5%
$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 increased by 1% 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 $1,450. A 1-bedroom apartment in Fort Myers, FL costs about $1,303 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,400. Houses for rent in Fort Myers, FL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,290.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,300

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$1,700

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,300

3%

8%

4 bedroom

$2,900

2%

15%

Studio

$1,537

1%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,537

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

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$1,899

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fort Myers, FL is 24% lower than the median rent in Alva, FL.

More data insights and reports

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$2,500

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$1,950

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$1,925

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$3,750

increased by7%

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$3,400

decreased by17%

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$1,800

decreased by7%

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$2,300

increased by2%

Last year

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$10,000

decreased by7%

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$1,950

decreased by9%

Last year

Sanibel

$6,600

increased by38%

Last year

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$2,145

decreased by2%

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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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0 Cocos Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$750

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Condo for rent in Fort Myers

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1 bath

$750

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0 Market St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$750

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Available Feb 1

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

3041 Second Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

3041 Second Street

3041 2nd St, Fort Myers, FL 33916

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

4900 Tice St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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4900 Tice St, Fort Myers, FL 33905

2 beds

1 bath

$995

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1807 Maple Dr #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fort Myers

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1807 Maple Dr #NA, Fort Myers, FL 33907

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

House for rent

Available Mar 1

3555 Seminole Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fort Myers

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3555 Seminole Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33916

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

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