Last updated on August 21, 2026

Average rent in
Port Charlotte, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Port Charlotte, FL rent slipped 2.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,895/month. Renters today are paying $67 less per month on average than last year, continuing a gradual cooldown since the peak in March 2025.

  • Port Charlotte is 1.6% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median. This positions the city as a modestly priced market relative to the national level.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studio rents run $1,364/month while 1-bed units are $1,100/month. The range extends to $2,245/month for 4+ bedroom units, with 3-bedrooms at $1,975/month making up the largest share of rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in Port Charlotte

$1,895/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Port Charlotte is $1,895 per month as of August 2026. This is 2% below the national average rent, or $30 less per month.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Port Charlotte

363

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Port Charlotte rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased 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 $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Port Charlotte run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.

Listings

Studio

$1,363

6%

19%

1 bedroom

$1,100

2%

15%

2 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$1,975

3%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,245

3%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,363

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,975

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,245

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

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 by2%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$4,900
increased by155%

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.

Discover rentals in Port Charlotte, FL

1057 Tropical Ave Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Port Charlotte

House for rent

12298 Buffing Rd #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Port Charlotte

Newly Remodeled 2 Bed, 1 Bath Unit - 15 Minutes to the Beach!

12298 Buffing Rd #C, Port Charlotte, FL 33981

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

House for rent

Available Aug 14

4315 Commercial St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Port Charlotte

Charming 3 Bed, 1 Bath Home in Port Charlotte - $1200/Month!

4315 Commercial St, Port Charlotte, FL 33953

3 beds

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

Available Aug 12

4310 Garden Rd - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Port Charlotte

Charming 2 Bed Home in Port Charlotte - $1200/mo - FL

4310 Garden Rd, Port Charlotte, FL 33953

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

Available Jul 1

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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 August 15, 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 decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Port Charlotte rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Port Charlotte is 2% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $30 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?

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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