Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Punta Gorda, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Punta Gorda, FL rent slipped 9.4% year over year, with a current median of $2,039/month. Renters today are paying $414 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Punta Gorda runs 4.6% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it slightly above average among smaller Florida metros with 376 total rentals.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Punta Gorda rent for a median of $1,830/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,295/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,300/month. The range across bedroom sizes offers options for different renter needs.

Median rent

Median rent in Punta Gorda

$2,039/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Punta Gorda is $2,039 per month as of June 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $89 more per month.

$1.39

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Punta Gorda

376

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Punta Gorda rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Punta Gorda, FL

Average rent prices in Punta Gorda have remained the same 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 Punta Gorda, FL

Rent prices in Punta Gorda vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Punta Gorda is $1,650, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Punta Gorda run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,499.

Listings

Studio

$1,830

3%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,295

No Change

16%

2 bedroom

$1,800

2%

14%

3 bedroom

$2,130

2%

12%

4 bedroom

$2,300

2%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,830

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,130

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

18%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Punta Gorda, 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 Punta Gorda, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Punta Gorda and Boca Grande by all bedroom counts and property types.

Punta Gorda

Median rent price$2,039
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,900
increased by151%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Punta Gorda, FL is 58% lower than the median rent in Boca Grande, FL.

Cost of living in Punta Gorda, FL

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services2% lower
Groceries1% higher
Health8% higher
Housing19% lower
Transportation1% lower
Utilities1% lower

Discover rentals in Punta Gorda, FL

17100 Tamiami Trl #0263 - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted
New construction

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Punta Gorda

Mobile Home, Mobile/Manufactured - Punta Gorda, FL

17100 Tamiami Trl #0263, Punta Gorda, FL 33955

3 beds

2 baths

$1,099

Apartment for rent

17100 Tamiami Trl #0296 - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted
New construction

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Punta Gorda

Mobile Home, Mobile/Manufactured - Punta Gorda, FL

17100 Tamiami Trl #0296, Punta Gorda, FL 33955

3 beds

2 baths

$1,150

Apartment for rent

17100 Tamiami Trl #0186 - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted
New construction

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Punta Gorda

Mobile Home, Mobile/Manufactured - Punta Gorda, FL

17100 Tamiami Trl #0186, Punta Gorda, FL 33955

3 beds

2 baths

$1,150

Apartment for rent

17100 Tamiami Trl #0160 - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted
New construction

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Punta Gorda

Mobile Home, Mobile/Manufactured - Punta Gorda, FL

17100 Tamiami Trl #0160, Punta Gorda, FL 33955

3 beds

2 baths

$1,150

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Punta Gorda, 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 $2,039 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Punta Gorda?

Average rent prices in Punta Gorda have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does Punta Gorda rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Punta Gorda is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $89 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 $82,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Punta Gorda?

Punta Gorda's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,400 monthly. One-bedroom units represent only 3% of the rental market, making them less common than larger apartments in the area.

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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