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Fort Myers, FL 33916
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Rental Market Trends in Fort Myers, FL
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Fort Myers, FL is $1,503/month.
Rent in Fort Myers is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,663/month.
$1,503/month
Average Rent
761 Sq Ft
Average Size
-3.8%
Change / Year
6,080
Available Apartments
Fort Myers rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Fort Myers average $1,417 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Fort Myers average $1,503 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Fort Myers average $1,760 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Fort Myers average $2,170 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Fort Myers, FL?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.8%, which averages out to $57 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Fort Myers, FL
July 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
10%
$700 - $1,000/month
34%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
40%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
15%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Myers?
Based on current rent prices, Breezewood, Metro Park and Allen Park 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, Edgewood, Fort Myers Outlying and Arborwood 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, Page Park and Forum .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fort Myers, FL?
Because the average rent in Fort Myers is $1,503, you’ll want to make about $5,010 per month or $60,120 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 1.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Fort Myers is 12.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,417 - $2,170. You can expect to pay 4.6% more for groceries, 0.3% more for utilities, and 2.8% 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.
View the Fort Myers Area GuideStudio
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$1,800/month
One Bedroom
$1,091/month
$1,855/month
Two Bedroom
$1,212/month
$2,425/month
Three Bedroom
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$3,359/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Fort Myers?
The average rent in Fort Myers is $1,503 per month, which is 9.6% lower than the national average of $1,663.
What is the average rent for a house in Fort Myers?
The average rent for a house in Fort Myers, FL is $3,144 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Fort Myers?
The average rent for a townhome in Fort Myers, FL is $1,919 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Fort Myers?
The average rent for a condo in Fort Myers, FL is $1,509 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Fort Myers?
Rents in Fort Myers, FL are decreasing, with prices down 3.8% year-over-year and $57 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Fort Myers?
In Fort Myers, FL, 40% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.