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Average Rent in Fort Myers, FL

7 apartment buildings, 398 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.

Avg Rent

$1,803/mo

Cheapest

$1,197/mo

Properties

7

Units

398

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Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 7 properties in Fort Myers, FL.

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Fort Myers, FL Rent Prices

All 7 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

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Fort Myers, FL Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Fort Myers, FL is $1,803 per month, based on 398 units across 7 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,197 at The Carlton of Fort Myers to $1,826 at Lumen Luxury Apartments.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $1,673/mo $1,197/mo 18
1 Bed $1,585/mo $1,272/mo 167
2 Bed $1,944/mo $1,684/mo 166
3 Bed $2,131/mo $1,800/mo 47

Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fort Myers, FL?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$72,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,803/mo.

Comfortable income

$87,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,197/mo), you need to earn at least $48,000/year.

Cost of living in Fort Myers, FL

We only have live rent data for Fort Myers, FL so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $1,803
Estimated total $1,803/mo

Methodology

Rent data

Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.

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Nearby cities in Florida

How Fort Myers, FL rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs Fort Myers, FL Properties
Miami, FL $3,098 +72% 26
Orlando, FL $2,102 +17% 20
Tampa, FL $2,891 +60% 19
Jacksonville, FL $1,722 -4% 18
Fort Lauderdale, FL $3,075 +71% 14
Port ST Lucie, FL $2,230 +24% 11

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Fort Myers, FL?

The average rent in Fort Myers, FL is $1,803 per month, based on 398 units across 7 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Fort Myers, FL?

The lowest available rent in Fort Myers, FL starts at $1,197 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Fort Myers, FL?

1-bedroom apartments in Fort Myers, FL average $1,585/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,272/mo across 167 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Fort Myers, FL?

2-bedroom apartments in Fort Myers, FL average $1,944/mo. Units start from $1,684/mo across 166 units currently listed.

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