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Rental Market Trends in Punta Gorda, FL
Updated August 2026
The average rent in Punta Gorda, FL is $1,562/month.
Rent in Punta Gorda is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,664/month.
$1,562/month
Average Rent
673 Sq Ft
Average Size
+2.3%
Change / Year
1,052
Available Apartments
Punta Gorda rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Punta Gorda average $1,342 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Punta Gorda average $1,562 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Punta Gorda average $1,688 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Punta Gorda average $2,098 or more per month.
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How much has average rent changed in Punta Gorda, FL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.3%, which averages out to $37 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
August 2026
2025
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Rent Ranges in Punta Gorda, FL
August 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
18%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
73%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
9%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Punta Gorda, FL?
Because the average rent in Punta Gorda is $1,562, you’ll want to make about $5,206 per month or $62,472 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 Punta Gorda, FL is 6.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Punta Gorda is 19.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,342 - $2,098. You can expect to pay 0.8% more for groceries, 1.1% less for utilities, and 1.1% less for transportation.
How does Punta Gorda, FL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Punta Gorda, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Punta Gorda?
The average rent in Punta Gorda is $1,562 per month, which is 6.1% lower than the national average of $1,664.
What is the average rent for a house in Punta Gorda?
The average rent for a house in Punta Gorda, FL is $4,247 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Punta Gorda?
The average rent for a townhome in Punta Gorda, FL is $3,192 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Punta Gorda?
Rents in Punta Gorda, FL are increasing, with prices up 2.3% year-over-year and $37 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Punta Gorda?
In Punta Gorda, FL, 73% 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.