Last updated on May 22, 2026

Average rent in
Port Charlotte, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Port Charlotte, FL rent fell 5.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,895/month. Renters today are paying $223 less per month on average than last year, continuing a cooldown from the peak of $2,200/month in March 2025.

  • Port Charlotte is 2.8% more affordable than the $1,949/month national median, with 352 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studio rents in Port Charlotte are $1,272/month, 1-bedrooms are $1,200/month, 2-bedrooms are $1,500/month, 3-bedrooms are $1,950/month, and 4+ bedrooms are $2,275/month. These figures show the range renters face depending on bedroom count.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents fell 19.5% year over year, a larger decline than the citywide 5.2% drop. Meanwhile, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents also cooled more than the overall market, with declines of 10.9% and 11.5% respectively.

Median rent

Median rent in Port Charlotte

$1,895/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Port Charlotte is $1,895 per month as of May 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $54 less per month.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Port Charlotte

352

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Port Charlotte 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 Port Charlotte, FL

Average rent prices in Port Charlotte have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,550, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Port Charlotte run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,399.

Listings

Studio

$1,272

2%

30%

1 bedroom

$1,200

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

7%

3 bedroom

$1,950

No Change

8%

4 bedroom

$2,275

2%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$1,272

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

30%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,275

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

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
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$4,900
increased by151%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Port Charlotte, FL is 61% lower than the median rent in Boca Grande, FL.

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5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Port Charlotte

Condo for rent

Available Apr 28

758 Spring Lake Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Port Charlotte

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758 Spring Lake Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33952

3 beds

2 baths

$1,350

$1,150

Price drop

House for rent

22481 Westchester Blvd #B48 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Port Charlotte

CONDOS - Port Charlotte, FL

22481 Westchester Blvd #B48, Port Charlotte, FL 33980

2 beds

2 baths

$1,150

Condo for rent

4022 Beaver Ln #1000H - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Port Charlotte

Condominium - PORT CHARLOTTE, FL

4022 Beaver Ln #1000H, Port Charlotte, FL 33952

2 beds

2 baths

$1,150

Condo for rent

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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 May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Port Charlotte?

Average rent prices in Port Charlotte have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Port Charlotte rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Port Charlotte is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $54 less per month.

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?

Port Charlotte's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,600 monthly. These figures reflect current pricing across the Florida community's rental inventory.

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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