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Average Rent in Fort Myers, FL & Rent Trends

What is the average rent in Fort Myers, FL?

The average listed apartment rent in Fort Myers, FL is $1,634 per month, as of October 20, 2026. This sample includes 867 priced apartments in 15 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from October 16, 2026 through October 20, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

Rent prices and market trends across 15 apartment communities in Fort Myers, FL. Prices update after successful source checks.

Area All Areas Heritage Palms
Fort Myers 33901 33905 33907 33916
Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed

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Market Average

$1,634/mo

▲ +0.4% from last month

Lowest Available

$1,099/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

15

tracked daily

Units Listed

867

available now

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Rent by Neighborhood in Fort Myers, FL

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Neighborhood Avg Rent 30d Change From Properties Units
Fort Myers 33905 $1,929 ▼  $100 $1,315 3 97
Heritage Palms $1,839 ▲  $41 $1,307 3 74
Fort Myers 33916 $1,697 ▼  $13 $1,281 4 334
Fort Myers 33907 $1,654 ▲  $30 $1,284 1 62
Fort Myers 33901 $1,414 ▼  $165 $1,099 4 300

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

As of October 2026, the average rent in Fort Myers, FL is $1,634 per month across 15 apartment communities and 867 available units. Rents have increased $6 (0.4%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is The Laurels starting at $1,099/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,390/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,506/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,645/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,129/mo.

Prices range from $1,099 to $3,324 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 242 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 $1,857 -$20 11
August 2026 $1,836 -$21 11
September 2026 $1,858 +$22 15
October 2026 $1,827 -$31 15

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

Studio
$1,390
from $1,271 · 12 units
1 Bed
$1,506
from $1,099 · 366 units
2 Bed
$1,645
from $1,250 · 397 units
3 Bed
$2,129
from $1,750 · 92 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Fort Myers, FL

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
The Laurels $1,099/mo $1,309/mo 240 3.8
West End at City Walk $1,271/mo $1,528/mo 20 4.1
Lumen Luxury Apartments $1,281/mo $1,611/mo 33 4.2
Grand Central $1,284/mo $1,654/mo 62 3.9
The Cove at 2950 $1,295/mo $1,308/mo 4 4.2
Decorum $1,307/mo $1,789/mo 44 4.1
Encore Echo $1,315/mo $1,761/mo 23 4.7

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Fort Myers, FL

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What is the average rent in Fort Myers, FL?
The average listed apartment rent in Fort Myers, FL is $1,634 per month, as of October 20, 2026. This sample includes 867 priced apartments in 15 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

What rent range can I find in Fort Myers, FL?
The apartment listings we track in Fort Myers, FL range from $1,099 to $3,324 per month, as of October 20, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price.

Are rents going up or down in Fort Myers, FL?
The daily building-average rent fell by $18 (1.0%) over 30 days between observations in September 2026 and October 2026. This compares recorded asking rents. The current month's figures may still be incomplete, and the building mix can change.

How much is a studio apartment in Fort Myers, FL?
Studio apartments average $1,390 per month across 12 priced listings in Fort Myers, FL. Listed rents range from $1,271 to $1,834 per month, as of October 20, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Fort Myers, FL?
1-bedroom apartments average $1,506 per month across 366 priced listings in Fort Myers, FL. Listed rents range from $1,099 to $2,084 per month, as of October 20, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Fort Myers, FL?
2-bedroom apartments average $1,645 per month across 397 priced listings in Fort Myers, FL. Listed rents range from $1,250 to $2,699 per month, as of October 20, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Fort Myers, FL?
3-bedroom apartments average $2,129 per month across 92 priced listings in Fort Myers, FL. Listed rents range from $1,750 to $3,324 per month, as of October 20, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Fort Myers, FL?
The 1-bedroom average is $1,506 per month across 366 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $1,645 across 397 listings, $139 (9.2%) higher. This is a comparison of listing groups, not the cost to upgrade a specific apartment.

Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Fort Myers, FL?
The Laurels has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $1,099 per month. We track 240 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of October 20, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability.

Which rent range has the most listings in Fort Myers, FL?
The $1,200 to $1,400 monthly range has the most matching listings: 242 units, or 27.9% of the priced apartments we track in Fort Myers, FL. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent.

How many apartment listings do you track in Fort Myers, FL?
We track 867 priced units at 15 apartment buildings, as of October 20, 2026. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status.

How much rent history is available for Fort Myers, FL?
We have recorded rent data on 90 days from June 2026 through October 2026 for apartment listings in Fort Myers, FL. Some dates can be missing. The chart only shows recorded data. The current month includes the days recorded so far.

Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Fort Myers, FL?
The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures.

Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers?
Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history.

Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees?
We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote.

How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent?
A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount.

Does this page represent every rental in the market?
These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut.

How fresh are the Fort Myers, FL rent figures?
We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was October 20, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability.

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

$65,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,634/mo.

Comfortable income

$78,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,099/mo), you need to earn at least $44,000/year.

Median household income in Fort Myers, FL is $62,160 , about 21% below the comfortable-living threshold.

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Cost of living in Fort Myers, FL

Overall prices in Fort Myers, FL runs above the national average by about 3% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 103.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Fort Myers, FL's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $1,634
Utilities $545
Groceries $520
Transportation $1,300
Healthcare $634
Other goods and services $1,015
Estimated total $5,648/mo

Population

91,730

Median household income

$62,160

Census median rent

$1,442/mo

Census rent burden

35.1%

Median age

40.3

Mean commute

25 min

Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

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

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

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 were last published in 2023.
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