Lumen Luxury Apartments
3500 Star Ln,
Fort Myers, FL 33916
$1,299 - $2,713
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Fort Myers, FL
What is the average rent in Fort Myers, FL?
$1,495/month
Average Rent
767 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-7%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of December 2025, the average rent in Fort Myers, FL is $1,495 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,632/month, which means Fort Myers rent prices are 8% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Fort Myers, you can expect to pay about $1,454 per month for a studio, $1,495 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,738 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,178 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Fort Myers, FL?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 7%, which averages out to $103 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 December 2025
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Rent Ranges in Fort Myers, FL
Last Updated December 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
2%
Below $700/month
12%
$700 - $1,000/month
35%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
37%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
14%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Myers?
Based on current rent prices, Gulfstream Isles, Metro Park and Lindsford are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Myers.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Myers?
Based on current rent prices, Fort Myers Outlying, Emerson Square and McGregor are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Myers.
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Which Fort Myers neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Fort Myers with the most apartments available are Fort Myers Outlying, Forum and Page Park .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fort Myers, FL?
Because the average rent in Fort Myers is $1,495, you’ll want to make about $4,983 per month or $59,796 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 2.2% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Fort Myers is 2.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,454 - $2,178. You can expect to pay 3.9% more for groceries, 2.2% more for utilities, and 5.2% more for transportation.
How does Fort Myers, FL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Fort Myers, FL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$1,639/month
One Bedroom
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$1,701/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,948/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,316/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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.