Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Southwest Florida College Port Charlotte, FL

Median rent

Median rent in Punta Gorda

$1,950/mo

decreased by22%

vs previous year

The average rent in Punta Gorda is $1,950 per month as of October 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $50 more per month.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Punta Gorda

564

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Punta Gorda 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 Southwest Florida College Port Charlotte, FL

Average rent prices in Punta Gorda have decreased by 22% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Southwest Florida College Port Charlotte, FL

Rent prices in Punta Gorda vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Punta Gorda is $1,895, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Punta Gorda run $2,055 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.

Listings

Studio

$1,645

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,300

-

46%

2 bedroom

$1,650

-

18%

3 bedroom

$2,000

-

33%

4 bedroom

$2,150

-

19%

Studio

Average rent

$1,645

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last year

46%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last year

33%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last year

19%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Southwest Florida College Port Charlotte, 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.

Discover rentals in Southwest Florida College Port Charlotte, FL

1057 Tropical Ave Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Port Charlotte

5 beds

2 baths

$740

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Lakes at North Port Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Lakes at North Port Apartments

1015 Ohana Way, North Port, FL 34289

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,093–$1,838

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
838 Cordele Ave Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Port Charlotte

Residential Lease, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL

838 Cordele Ave Nw, Port Charlotte, FL 33948

3 beds

2 baths

$1,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Palm Port - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted
Rent special

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Palm Port

1247 Citizens Pkwy, North Port, FL 34288

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,151–$1,607

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Southwest Florida College Port Charlotte, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Punta Gorda rental market.

How much is rent in Punta Gorda?

The average rent in Punta Gorda is $1,950 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Punta Gorda?

Average rent prices in Punta Gorda have decreased by 22% since last year.

How does Punta Gorda rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Punta Gorda is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Punta Gorda?

To comfortably afford rent in Punta Gorda, you'd need to earn approximately $78,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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