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Average Rent in Fort Myers, FL & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 14 apartment communities in Fort Myers, FL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,790/mo
▼ 0.9% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,231/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
14
tracked daily
Units Listed
614
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Fort Myers, FL
63 listed units across 7 buildings in Fort Myers, FL dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $87/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mallory Townhomes | Unit 2, Model B | $1,999 | $1,799 | $200 |
| Grand Central | Unit A-102, A1 | $1,433 | $1,294 | $139 |
| Grand Central | Unit A-228, A1 | $1,423 | $1,284 | $139 |
| Grand Central | Unit A-311, A1 | $1,438 | $1,299 | $139 |
| Grand Central | Unit A-428, A1 | $1,453 | $1,314 | $139 |
| Grand Central | Unit B-101, A1 | $1,403 | $1,264 | $139 |
| Grand Central | Unit B-201, A1 | $1,423 | $1,284 | $139 |
| Grand Central | Unit B-203, A1 | $1,423 | $1,284 | $139 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Fort Myers, FL
Compare average rent across Fort Myers, FL neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Myers 33905 | $2,048 | ▼ $133 | $1,411 | 3 | 113 |
| Heritage Palms | $1,956 | ▼ $30 | $1,515 | 2 | 44 |
| Fort Myers 33901 | $1,825 | ▼ $6 | $1,231 | 4 | 50 |
| Fort Myers 33916 | $1,715 | ▼ $9 | $1,273 | 4 | 340 |
| Fort Myers 33907 | $1,593 | ▼ $81 | $1,264 | 1 | 67 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Fort Myers, FL?
As of September 2026, the average rent in Fort Myers, FL is $1,790 per month across 14 apartment communities and 614 available units. Rents have decreased $16 (0.9%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Laurels starting at $1,231/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,499/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,637/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,882/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,167/mo.
Prices range from $1,231 to $3,305 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 192 units are currently listed.
Fort Myers, FL Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $1,877 | - | 7 |
| July 2026 | $1,857 | -$20 | 11 |
| August 2026 | $1,836 | -$21 | 11 |
| September 2026 | $1,844 | +$8 | 14 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Fort Myers, FL
Rent Prices by Apartment in Fort Myers, FL
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Laurels | $1,231/mo | $1,572/mo | 16 | 3.8 |
| Grand Central | $1,264/mo | $1,593/mo | 67 | 3.9 |
| Lumen Luxury Apartments | $1,273/mo | $1,619/mo | 12 | 4.2 |
| West End at City Walk | $1,365/mo | $1,725/mo | 11 | 4.1 |
| Sunny Cove | $1,397/mo | $1,649/mo | 170 | 4.9 |
| Encore Echo | $1,411/mo | $1,867/mo | 19 | 4.7 |
| Montego Reserve | $1,415/mo | $1,788/mo | 155 | 5 |
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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 $1,790/mo.
Comfortable income
$86,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,231/mo), you need to earn at least $49,000/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) | $1,790 |
| Estimated total | $1,790/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.
Google Search Trends for Fort Myers, FL Apartments
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