Last updated on October 6, 2026

Average rent in
Port Charlotte, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Port Charlotte, FL rent rose 3.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,895/month. Renters pay $122 more per month than last year despite a slight 1.0% month-over-month decline.

  • Port Charlotte is 0.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it a market with rents close to the national average and a total of 361 rentals.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    In Port Charlotte, studios rent for $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,200/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,500/month. Larger units cost $1,982/month for 3-bedrooms and $2,263/month for 4+ bedrooms. The inventory is mostly houses, with 72.2% of rentals being single-family homes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 1 Bed segment in Port Charlotte increased 32.7% year over year, diverging from the citywide trend. This rise shows strong demand for smaller units compared to the overall market.

Median rent

Median rent in Port Charlotte

$1,895/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Port Charlotte is $1,895 per month as of October 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Port Charlotte

361

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Port Charlotte rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Port Charlotte, FL

Average rent prices in Port Charlotte have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 Port Charlotte, FL

Rent prices in Port Charlotte vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Port Charlotte is $1,641, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Port Charlotte run $1,760 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,470.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

3%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,200

1%

26%

2 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$1,982

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$2,263

7%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

26%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,982

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,263

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

21%

The table above reflects average rent prices in 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.

How does rent in Port Charlotte, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Port Charlotte and Boca Grande by all bedroom counts and property types.

Port Charlotte

Median rent price$1,895

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$4,950
increased by161%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Port Charlotte, FL is 62% lower than the median rent in Boca Grande, FL.

Discover rentals in Port Charlotte, FL

1057 Tropical Ave Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Port Charlotte

22481 Westchester Blvd #B48 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Port Charlotte

Residential Lease, Port Charlotte, FL

22481 Westchester Blvd #B48, Port Charlotte, FL 33980

2 beds

2 baths

$1,150

14356 Worthwhile Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Port Charlotte

2/1 adorable villa furnished, Port Charlotte, FL

14356 Worthwhile Rd, Port Charlotte, FL 33953

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

24540 Harborview Rd #F2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Port Charlotte

Residential Lease, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL

24540 Harborview Rd #F2, Port Charlotte, FL 33980

2 beds

2 baths

$1,250

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Frequently asked questions for Port Charlotte, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Port Charlotte rental market.

How much is rent in Port Charlotte?

The average rent in Port Charlotte is $1,895 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Port Charlotte?

Average rent prices in Port Charlotte have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Port Charlotte rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Port Charlotte is roughly the same as the national average.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Port Charlotte?

To comfortably afford rent in Port Charlotte, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Port Charlotte?

October offers the best rental deals in Port Charlotte, with rents running approximately 18% lower than February, which sees the highest prices of the year. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing advantages for budget-conscious renters.

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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