Last updated July 11, 2026

Average Rent in Fort Myers, FL & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 8 apartment communities in Fort Myers, FL. Updated daily.

Area All Areas Heritage Palms

Fort Myers 33901 33905 33907 33916

Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed

Market Average

$1,791/mo

▲ +1.1% from last month

Lowest Available

$1,197/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

tracked daily

Units Listed

397

available now

Price Cuts This Week in Fort Myers, FL

43 listed units across 3 buildings in Fort Myers, FL dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $161/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.

Apartment	Unit	Last Week	Now	Cut
Grand Central	Unit A-124, A2	$1,694	$1,364	$330
The Oasis at Cypress Woods	Unit 22, Vista	$2,250	$1,935	$315
The Oasis at Cypress Woods	Unit 20, Serenity	$1,834	$1,549	$285
The Oasis at Cypress Woods	Unit 7, Horizon	$1,554	$1,299	$255
Grand Central	Unit A-106, A2	$1,694	$1,464	$230
Grand Central	Unit A-214, A2	$1,684	$1,454	$230
Grand Central	Unit A-306, A2	$1,684	$1,454	$230
Grand Central	Unit B-204, A2	$1,699	$1,469	$230

See today's prices on all 397 listed units

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	$2,219	▼ $107	$1,684	1	51
Fort Myers 33901	$1,821	▲ $108	$1,295	3	33
Heritage Palms	$1,730	▼ $11	$1,197	2	33
Fort Myers 33916	$1,714	▼ $101	$1,441	2	224
Fort Myers 33907	$1,668	▼ $39	$1,364	1	61

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Fort Myers, FL?

As of July 2026, the average rent in Fort Myers, FL is $1,791 per month across 8 apartment communities and 397 available units. Rents have increased $21 (1.1%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is The Carlton of Fort Myers starting at $1,197/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,724/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,592/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,930/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,095/mo.

Prices range from $1,197 to $3,150 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 133 units are currently listed.

Fort Myers, FL Rent Price History

Timeframe

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Month	Avg Rent	Change	Properties
June 2026	$1,877	-	7
July 2026	$1,874	-$3	7

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Fort Myers, FL

Studio

$1,724

from $1,197 · 16 units

1 Bed

$1,592

from $1,364 · 175 units

2 Bed

$1,930

from $1,499 · 161 units

3 Bed

$2,095

from $1,800 · 45 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Fort Myers, FL

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
The Carlton of Fort Myers	$1,197/mo	$1,791/mo	11	4.1
Grand Central	$1,364/mo	$1,670/mo	62	3.9
West End at City Walk	$1,440/mo	$1,683/mo	11	4.1
Sunny Cove	$1,441/mo	$1,679/mo	209	4.9
The Oasis at Cypress Woods	$1,499/mo	$1,754/mo	23	4.7
Sopra Luxury Living Apartments	$1,684/mo	$2,219/mo	51	4.8
Lumen Luxury Apartments	$1,826/mo	$2,203/mo	15	4.2
The Ivy	$1,847/mo	$2,127/mo	15	4.8

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Fort Myers, FL

What is the average rent in Fort Myers, FL?

The average rent in Fort Myers, FL is $1,791 per month as of July 2026, based on 397 units across 8 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in Fort Myers, FL?

Rent in Fort Myers, FL has increased $21 (1.1%) over the past month. The current average is $1,791/mo.

What is the cheapest apartment in Fort Myers, FL?

The most affordable apartment in Fort Myers, FL is The Carlton of Fort Myers with units starting at $1,197/mo.

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

A 1-bedroom apartment in Fort Myers, FL averages $1,592/mo, with prices starting at $1,364/mo across 175 available units.

How many apartments are available in Fort Myers, FL?

There are 397 units available across 8 apartment communities in Fort Myers, FL.

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 $1,791/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 ($1,197/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	Source
Rent (market average)	$1,791	daily refresh
Estimated total	$1,791/mo	$21,492/year

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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Fort Myers, FL Neighborhood Rent Map

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US-wide rent comparison

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