Last updated on August 21, 2026

Average rent in
North Fort Myers, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    North Fort Myers, FL rent slipped 8.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,800/month. Renters today are paying $192 less per month on average than last year, despite a 2.8% month-over-month increase in August 2026.

  • North Fort Myers sits 6.5% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, with 133 total rentals dominated by houses, making it a smaller market with a value-oriented rental scene.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    In North Fort Myers, 1-bedroom units rent for $1,180/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,500/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,000/month.

  • Price ranges

    Houses make up 87.7% of rentals with a median rent of $1,900/month, while apartments rent for $1,399/month, a notable difference by property type.

Median rent

Median rent in North Fort Myers

$1,800/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in North Fort Myers is $1,800 per month as of August 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $125 less per month.

$1.37

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in North Fort Myers

133

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of North Fort Myers rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in North Fort Myers, FL

Average rent prices in North Fort Myers have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 North Fort Myers, FL

Rent prices in North Fort Myers vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in North Fort Myers is $1,399, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in North Fort Myers run $1,158 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,376.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,180

No Change

23%

2 bedroom

$1,500

3%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,800

3%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,000

2%

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,180

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in North 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.

How does rent in North Fort Myers, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in North Fort Myers and Alva by all bedroom counts and property types.

North Fort Myers

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,700
increased by40%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in North Fort Myers, FL is 33% lower than the median rent in Alva, FL.

Discover rentals in North Fort Myers, FL

8110 Howell Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in North Fort Myers

SINGLE_FAMILY - Ranch - North Fort Myers, FL

8110 Howell Ave, North Fort Myers, FL 33917

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

$995

Price drop

House for rent

5524 Sir Walter Way - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in North Fort Myers

MANUFACTURED - Other - North Fort Myers, FL

5524 Sir Walter Way, North Fort Myers, FL 33917

2 beds

2 baths

$1,095

Apartment for rent

257 Poe Ave #0 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in North Fort Myers

257 Poe Ave - 0

257 Poe Ave #0, North Fort Myers, FL 33917

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

House for rent

Available Nov 1

19237 Cedar Crest Ct #009M - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Jacaranda apartment for rent in North Fort Myers

MANUFACTURED - N Fort Myers, FL

19237 Cedar Crest Ct #009M, North Fort Myers, FL 33903

2 beds

2 baths

$1,199

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for North Fort Myers, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the North Fort Myers rental market.

How much is rent in North Fort Myers?

The average rent in North Fort Myers is $1,800 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in North Fort Myers?

Average rent prices in North Fort Myers have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does North Fort Myers rent compare to the national average?

Rent in North Fort Myers is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $125 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in North Fort Myers?

To comfortably afford rent in North Fort Myers, 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 North Fort Myers?

November offers the lowest rents in North Fort Myers, running about 9% lower than February's peak prices. October and December are also less competitive months with lower demand.

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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