Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
Punta Gorda, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Punta Gorda, FL rent slipped 2.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,100/month. Renters today are paying $115 less per month on average than last year as rents continue to ease from the peak of $2,800 in early 2025.

  • Punta Gorda runs 10.5% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market with 327 total rentals available across the city.

  • Price ranges

    One-bedroom units in Punta Gorda rent for about $1,100/month, two-bedrooms around $1,800/month, three-bedrooms near $2,300/month, and four-plus bedrooms at $2,175/month. The three-bedroom median of $2,300 represents the upper mid-range of bedroom-tier rents in the city.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 1 Bed and 2 Bed segments diverge from the citywide trend with year-over-year declines of 10.2% and 14.3%, respectively. This contrasts with the overall citywide rent slip of 2.3%, showing sharper softening in smaller unit categories.

Median rent

Median rent in Punta Gorda

$2,100/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Punta Gorda is $2,100 per month as of September 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $200 more per month.

$1.41

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Punta Gorda

327

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Punta Gorda rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $1,499, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Punta Gorda run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,100

7%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,800

1%

10%

3 bedroom

$2,300

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,175

3%

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,175

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

16%

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$2,100
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,950
increased by161%

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

1 Pasadena Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Punta Gorda

1 bed

1 bath

$800

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

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Punta Gorda

Manufactured In Park, Punta Gorda, FL

17100 Tamiami Trl #0263, Punta Gorda, FL 33955

3 beds

2 baths

$1,099

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

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Punta Gorda

Manufactured In Park, Punta Gorda, FL

17100 Tamiami Trl #0296, Punta Gorda, FL 33955

3 beds

2 baths

$1,150

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

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Punta Gorda

Manufactured In Park, Punta Gorda, FL

17100 Tamiami Trl #0186, Punta Gorda, FL 33955

3 beds

2 baths

$1,150

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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 $2,100 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Punta Gorda?

Average rent prices in Punta Gorda have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Punta Gorda rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Punta Gorda is 11% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 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 $84,000/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?

August offers the best rental deals in Punta Gorda, with rents running about 22% lower than January, which sees the highest prices of the year. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities 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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