Last updated on May 24, 2026

Average rent in
Lehigh Acres, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Lehigh Acres, FL rent slipped 7.5% year over year to a median of $1,800/month. Renters are paying $114 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak of $2,175/month in June 2024.

  • Lehigh Acres sits 7.7% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 829 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Lehigh Acres run around $1,595/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,100/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $2,200/month. Houses have a median rent of $1,912/month, while apartments sit at $1,650/month, reflecting different price tiers.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    In Lehigh Acres, FL, Centennial rents fell 11.7% year over year to $1,895/month, Sunshine dropped 9.8% to $1,860/month, and Eisenhower declined 7.5% to $1,850/month. These declines exceed the citywide 7.5% drop, showing localized cooling in these neighborhoods.

Median rent

Median rent in Lehigh Acres

$1,800/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lehigh Acres is $1,800 per month as of May 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lehigh Acres

829

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lehigh Acres rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Lehigh Acres, FL

Average rent prices in Lehigh Acres have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 Lehigh Acres, FL

Rent prices in Lehigh Acres vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lehigh Acres is $1,650, whereas a house costs $1,912. 1-bedroom apartments in Lehigh Acres run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,595

1%

71%

1 bedroom

$1,100

3%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

7%

3 bedroom

$1,825

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

71%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Lehigh Acres, 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 Lehigh Acres, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Lehigh Acres and Alva by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lehigh Acres

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,850
increased by46%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lehigh Acres, FL is 37% lower than the median rent in Alva, FL.

Discover rentals in Lehigh Acres, FL

333 Joel Blvd #337 - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Joel condo for rent in Lehigh Acres

CONDOS - Other - Lehigh Acres, FL

333 Joel Blvd #337, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936

2 beds

2 baths

$875

Condo for rent

343 Joel Blvd #111 - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Joel condo for rent in Lehigh Acres

CONDOS - Other - Lehigh Acres, FL

343 Joel Blvd #111, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936

2 beds

2 baths

$900

Condo for rent

339 Joel Blvd #121 - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Joel condo for rent in Lehigh Acres

CONDOS - Other - Lehigh Acres, FL

339 Joel Blvd #121, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936

2 beds

2 baths

$900

Condo for rent

333 Joel Blvd #138 - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Joel condo for rent in Lehigh Acres

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Lehigh Acres, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Lehigh Acres rental market.

How much is rent in Lehigh Acres?

The average rent in Lehigh Acres is $1,800 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lehigh Acres?

Average rent prices in Lehigh Acres have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Lehigh Acres rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lehigh Acres is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lehigh Acres?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Lehigh Acres are Westminister ($1,700/mo), Joel ($1,700/mo), and Alabama ($1,800/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lehigh Acres?

To comfortably afford rent in Lehigh Acres, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Lehigh Acres?

Lehigh Acres 1-bedroom apartments averaged around $1,200 per month in 2025, while 2-bedroom units averaged around $1,600 per month. These figures represent declines from the previous year, with 1-bedrooms down 9.8% and 2-bedrooms down 4.7% year over 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).

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