What is the average apartment size in Fort Myers?

The average size for a Fort Myers, FL apartment is 1,010 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 Fort Myers?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Fort Myers is $1,758 per month, a 3.26% decrease from last year’s average of $1,817.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Fort Myers?

In Fort Myers, studios rent for $1,265 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,547 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,797 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,211 per month

What is the average apartment size in Fort Myers?

The typical apartment in Fort Myers offers about 1,010 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Fort Myers?

Studio apartments in Fort Myers average 536 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 766 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,100 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,363 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Myers?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Myers include Palm Lee ($1,559/month), Dunbar ($1,589/month), and Winkler ($1,599/month), all below the citywide average of $1,758.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Myers?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Myers are Sunset - Edison ($1,921/month), Forum ($1,923/month), and Arborwood ($1,938/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

Fort Myers, FL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Fort Myers?

The typical rent budget in Fort Myers ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 52% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Fort Myers?

In Fort Myers, 51% of households rent while 49% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Fort Myers is $1,758, a 3.26% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,817.

Studio Apartments at $1,265 offer the most budget-friendly option with 536 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 766 square feet for $1,547, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,797 offer 1,100 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,363 sq ft) for $2,211, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Fort Myers, FL

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,758	1,010 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,265	536 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,547	766 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,797	1,100 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,211	1,363 sq. ft.

Fort Myers, FL rent trends

Rental prices in Fort Myers, FL have decreased by 3.26% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,817 to $1,758.

What's the typical rent budget in Fort Myers, FL?

The largest share of rentals in Fort Myers, FL (52%) 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 Fort Myers, FL?

18,439 or 51% of the households in Fort Myers, FL are renter-occupied while 17,992 or 49% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Myers?

Palm Lee $1,559/month

Dunbar $1,589/month

Winkler $1,599/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,758/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Myers?

Sunset - Edison $1,921/month

Forum $1,923/month

Arborwood $1,938/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Fort Myers, FL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Arborwood	$1,938
Forum	$1,923
Sunset - Edison	$1,921
Edgewood - Morningside	$1,877
Eastwood Village	$1,828
Omni - Heritage Palms	$1,771
Estero Bay Park	$1,690
Winkler	$1,599
Dunbar	$1,589
Palm Lee	$1,559

Fort Myers | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Arborwood is 22% higher than in Dunbar

$1,938

Arborwood rent is 10% higher than Fort Myers average

Average Rent $1,938

$1,589

Dunbar rent is 10% lower than Fort Myers average

Average Rent $1,589

How Fort Myers Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Fort Myers	$1,758
Miami	$2,721
Jacksonville	$1,495
Tampa	$2,009
Kissimmee	$1,821
Orlando	$1,802
Cape Coral	$1,705
Fort Lauderdale	$2,727
St. Petersburg	$2,028
West Palm Beach	$2,407
Clearwater	$1,808
North Port, FL	$1,770
Bonita Springs, FL	$2,297
Estero, FL	$2,346
Naples, FL	$1,846
Englewood, FL	$1,626
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 Fort Myers 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.