Average Rent in Fort Myers, FL

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Current Versus Historical Fort Myers, FL Rents

Fort Myers rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $4,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,675, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,308 (-60.62%) year-over-year from $2,158 to $850. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $8 (0.63%) year-over-year from $1,314 to $1,323. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $25 (1.40%) year-over-year from $1,800 to $1,825. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $408 (17.44%) year-over-year from $2,342 to $2,750. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $217 (6.87%) year-over-year from $3,158 to $3,375. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 8.05% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.06% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 16.73% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.43% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.37% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Dec 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$2.30	$1,323	$1,314 (0.63%)	$1,358 (-2.64%)
2 BR	$2.03	$1,825	$1,800 (1.40%)	$1,820 (0.27%)
3 BR	$1.78	$2,750	$2,342 (17.44%)	$1,993 (37.96%)
4+ BR	$1.48	$3,375	$3,158 (6.87%)	$2,567 (31.49%)

Historical Rents in Fort Myers, FL

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Top Cities Near Fort Myers

There are a total of 8 cities nearby Fort Myers. The average rent in Fort Myers is currently $2,500 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Cypress Lake, FL, with an average rent of $2,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Fort Myers, FL is Estero, FL. Monthly rents here are on average $4,350 per month.

Let's compare Fort Myers, FL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 6.05% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Fort Myers, FL are about 18.50% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.68% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 8 cities near Fort Myers, FL in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Cypress Lake, FL	N/A	$1,400	$2,075	$2,000
Villas, FL	N/A	$1,499	$2,000	$2,075
Lehigh Acres, FL	N/A	$1,075	$1,650	$2,100
North Fort Myers, FL	N/A	$1,475	$2,175	$2,500
Cape Coral, FL	$2,100	$1,395	$1,750	$2,500
Gateway, FL	N/A	$1,438	$2,000	$2,700
Iona, FL	N/A	$2,800	$4,000	$4,125
Estero, FL	N/A	$1,995	$4,000	$4,350

Top Neighborhoods Near Fort Myers

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Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Fort Myers

Some of these counties include Fort Myers, FL, North Fort Myers, FL, and Lehigh Acres, FL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,500. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Fort Myers, FL. It's average rent per month is $2,400. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,500, North Fort Myers, FL is the most expensive county by Fort Myers, FL.

Typically, rent for studios in Fort Myers, FL is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Fort Myers, FL is 4.05% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Fort Myers, FL is 8.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fort Myers, FL	$1,023	$1,500	$2,200	$2,400
North Fort Myers, FL	N/A	$1,475	$2,400	$2,500
Lehigh Acres, FL	N/A	$1,600	$3,500	$2,500
Cape Coral, FL	$2,100	$1,395	$1,800	$2,500

Top Zipcodes Near Fort Myers

You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - Fort Myers Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Fort Myers, FL?

The average monthly rental price for Fort Myers, FL apartments for rent is approximately $2,675. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Fort Myers, FL rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Fort Myers, FL.

How much is a studio apartment in Fort Myers, FL?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Fort Myers.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Fort Myers, FL?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,550 and an average price per square feet of $2.30. There are a total of 33 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Fort Myers.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Fort Myers, FL?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $2.03. There are a total of 204 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Fort Myers.

How have rent prices in Fort Myers, FL changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Fort Myers, FL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.61%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Fort Myers, FL?

A reasonable rent price in Fort Myers, FL is around $2,140/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.