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Rental Market Trends in Fort Myers, FL

What is the average rent in Fort Myers, FL?

$1,577/month

Average Rent

767 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Fort Myers, FL is $1,577 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,637/month, which means Fort Myers rent prices are 4% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Fort Myers, you can expect to pay about $1,460 per month for a studio, $1,577 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,817 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,207 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,460/month
573 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,577/month
767 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,817/month
1,090 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,207/month
1,379 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,283/month
740 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,721/month
1,345 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,225/month
1,691 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,228/month
2,372 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,565/month
684 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,731/month
1,196 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,269/month
1,586 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,062/month
1,139 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,377/month
1,615 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,319/month
2,083 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Fort Myers, FL?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.6%, which averages out to $40 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Fort Myers, FL
Last Updated July 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Fort Myers, FL
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
12% $700 - $1,000/month
31% $1,001 - $1,500/month
38% $1,501 - $2,000/month
17% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Myers?

Based on current rent prices, Metro Park, Suntree and Whiskey Creek are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Myers.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Metro Park
$1,220/month
679 Sq Ft
Suntree
$1,234/month
786 Sq Ft
Whiskey Creek
$1,235/month
778 Sq Ft
Lindsford
$1,324/month
736 Sq Ft
Gulfstream Isles
$1,366/month
720 Sq Ft
Eagle Ridge Lakes Condominiums
$1,415/month
689 Sq Ft
Page Park
$1,442/month
730 Sq Ft
Heritage Farms
$1,455/month
901 Sq Ft
Musa at Daniels
$1,460/month
688 Sq Ft
World Plaza
$1,480/month
690 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Myers?

Based on current rent prices, Eastgate San Carlos Pines, Cypress Chase at Three Oaks and Fort Myers Outlying are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Myers.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Eastgate San Carlos Pines
$2,043/month
796 Sq Ft
Cypress Chase at Three Oaks
$2,043/month
796 Sq Ft
Fort Myers Outlying
$2,032/month
778 Sq Ft
Bridgetown at the Plantation
$1,973/month
838 Sq Ft
The Plantation Somerset
$1,973/month
838 Sq Ft
Marina Bay
$1,973/month
838 Sq Ft
Promenade West
$1,969/month
830 Sq Ft
Edgewood
$1,958/month
912 Sq Ft
Emerson Square
$1,948/month
744 Sq Ft
Harmony Pointe at Emerson Square
$1,948/month
744 Sq Ft

Which Fort Myers neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Fort Myers with the most apartments available are Fort Myers Outlying, Page Park and Downtown Fort Myers .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Fort Myers Outlying
$2,032/month
778 Sq Ft
Page Park
$1,442/month
730 Sq Ft
Downtown Fort Myers
$1,651/month
660 Sq Ft
Forum
$1,866/month
842 Sq Ft
Cypress Lake
$1,504/month
713 Sq Ft
Historic Downtown Fort Myers
$1,633/month
619 Sq Ft
Portofino Condominiums
$1,859/month
775 Sq Ft
Suburban Ranchettes
$1,860/month
770 Sq Ft
Gulfstream Isles
$1,366/month
720 Sq Ft
World Plaza
$1,480/month
690 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Fort Myers is $1,577, you’ll want to make about $5,256 per month or $63,072 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Fort Myers, FL is 3.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Fort Myers is 2.3% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,460 - $2,207. You can expect to pay 3.9% more for groceries, 5.9% more for utilities, and 6.0% more for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Metro Park

Fort Myers, FL

Eastgate San Carlos Pines

Fort Myers, FL

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One Bedroom
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Two Bedroom
$1,208/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,393/month
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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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