Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Fort Pierce, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Fort Pierce, FL rent slipped 5.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,200/month. Renters today are paying $269 less per month on average than last year despite a 2.3% month-over-month increase in July 2026.

  • Fort Pierce runs 14.0% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, placing it above average among smaller Florida metros with 245 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Fort Pierce rent for about $1,050/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,488/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,000/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,400/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,600/month. Houses command a median of $2,250/month compared to $1,600/month for apartments, consistent with the inventory split favoring houses.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Downtown Fort Pierce saw rents rise 52.0% year over year to $1,900/month across 16 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 5.8% decline. This is a localized surge in demand despite broader market cooling.

Median rent

Median rent in Fort Pierce

$2,200/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fort Pierce is $2,200 per month as of July 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $270 more per month.

$1.52

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fort Pierce

245

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fort Pierce rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Fort Pierce, FL

Average rent prices in Fort Pierce have increased by 2% 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 Pierce, FL

Rent prices in Fort Pierce vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fort Pierce is $1,600, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Fort Pierce run $1,475 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.

Listings

Studio

$1,050

9%

19%

1 bedroom

$1,487

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,000

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,400

1%

8%

4 bedroom

$2,600

10%

27%

Studio

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,487

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

27%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fort Pierce, 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 Pierce, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Fort Pierce and Hutchinson Island South by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fort Pierce

Median rent price$2,200
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,150
increased by63%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fort Pierce, FL is 30% lower than the median rent in Hutchinson Island South, FL.

Discover rentals in Fort Pierce, FL

508 Means Ct #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Avenue D District house for rent in Fort Pierce

SINGLE_FAMILY - Fort Pierce, FL

508 Means Ct #A, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

1 bed

1 bath

$775

House for rent

529 North 10th Streetapt A #A - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Fort Pierce

529 North 10th Street apt A - apt A

529 North 10th Streetapt A #A, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

2 beds

1 bath

$950

House for rent

Available Jul 27

602 Wisteria Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

602 Wisteria Avenue

602 Wisteria Ave, Fort Pierce, FL 34982

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

708 Avenue I ##A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Fort Pierce

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Fort Pierce, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Fort Pierce rental market.

How much is rent in Fort Pierce?

The average rent in Fort Pierce is $2,200 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fort Pierce?

Average rent prices in Fort Pierce have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Fort Pierce rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fort Pierce is 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $270 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fort Pierce?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Pierce are Oakland Park District ($1,600/mo), Sample Oaks District ($1,645/mo), and Downtown Fort Pierce ($1,900/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fort Pierce?

To comfortably afford rent in Fort Pierce, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Fort Pierce?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Fort Pierce average around $1,570/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,910/month, both down slightly from last year.

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).

Apartments for rent in Fort Pierce