What is the average apartment size in Estero?

The average size for a Estero, FL apartment is 1,088 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Estero?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Estero is $2,346 per month, a 6.02% decrease from last year’s average of $2,496.

What is the average apartment size in Estero?

The typical apartment in Estero offers about 1,088 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Estero, FL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Estero?

The typical rent budget in Estero ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 35% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Estero?

In Estero, 16% of households rent while 84% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Estero is $2,346, a 6.02% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,496.

One-bedroom apartments provide 773 square feet for $1,789, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,188 offer 1,128 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,381 sq ft) for $2,795, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Estero, FL

Last updated: November 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,346	1,088 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,789	773 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,188	1,128 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,795	1,381 sq. ft.

Estero, FL rent trends

Rental prices in Estero, FL have decreased by 6.02% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,496 to $2,346.

What's the typical rent budget in Estero, FL?

The largest share of rentals in Estero, FL (35%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Estero, FL?

2,894 or 16% of the households in Estero, FL are renter-occupied while 15,393 or 84% are owner-occupied.

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How Estero Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Estero	$2,346
Miami	$2,721
Jacksonville	$1,495
Tampa	$2,009
Kissimmee	$1,821
Fort Myers	$1,758
Fort Lauderdale	$2,727
Orlando	$1,802
Cape Coral	$1,705
St. Petersburg	$2,028
West Palm Beach	$2,407
North Port, FL	$1,770
Bonita Springs, FL	$2,297
Naples, FL	$1,846
Weston, FL	$2,794
Englewood, FL	$1,626
Belle Glade, FL	$1,423
Sebring, FL	$1,128

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Estero apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.