Fort Myers, FL Rental Market Trends

Q: What are the most popular neighborhoods in Fort Myers?

The most popular neighborhood in Fort Myers is Dunbar , where there are 5 listings with an average rent of $1,841. Next up is Palm Lee , where apartments go for $1,849/month, followed by Omni - Heritage Palms with $2,271 If you’re looking to rent in Fort Myers’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Winkler , where renters pay $1,982 on average, and Edgewood - Morningside , where the average monthly rent is $1,947.

What is the average rent in Fort Myers?

The average rent for an apartment in Fort Myers is $2,021. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in Fort Myers, FL

Last updated February 2023

Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
$2,021	990 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in Fort Myers?

The average size for a Fort Myers, FL apartment is 990 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.

Fort Myers, FL apartment rent ranges

Fort Myers, FL Occupied Housing Units

17,162 or 52% of the households in Fort Myers, FL are renter-occupied while 15,951 or 48% are owner-occupied.

Fort Myers, FL rent trends

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Average Rent in Fort Myers, FL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Arborwood	$2,498
Colonial Country Club	$2,498
Pelican Preserve	$2,498
Omni - Heritage Palms	$2,271
Forum	$2,253
Heritage Lakes	$2,157
Olympia - Sherwood	$2,157
Poinsettia Park	$2,157
Paseo - Reflection Isles	$2,123
Eastwood Village	$2,039
Winkler	$1,982
Edgewood - Morningside	$1,947
Belle Vue	$1,919
Estero Bay Park	$1,875
Mastique	$1,871
Palmetto Palms RV	$1,871
Sanibel View Condo	$1,871
Siesta Bay RV Resort	$1,871
Palm Lee	$1,849
Dunbar	$1,841
Sunset - Edison	$1,764

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Myers?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Myers are Sunset - Edison, where the average rent goes for $1,764/month, Dunbar, where renters pay $1,841/mo on average, and Palm Lee, where the average rent goes for $1,849/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Mastique ($1,871), Palmetto Palms RV ($1,871), and Sanibel View Condo ($1,871), where the asking prices are below the average Fort Myers rent of $2,021/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Myers?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Myers are Arborwood ($2,498), Colonial Country Club ($2,498) and Pelican Preserve ($2,498).

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Fort Myers?

The most popular neighborhood in Fort Myers is Dunbar, where there are 5 listings with an average rent of $1,841. Next up is Palm Lee, where apartments go for $1,849/month, followed by Omni - Heritage Palms with $2,271 If you’re looking to rent in Fort Myers’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Winkler, where renters pay $1,982 on average, and Edgewood - Morningside, where the average monthly rent is $1,947.

Fort Myers | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Arborwood is 30% higher than in Belle Vue

$2,498

Arborwood rent is 24% higher than Fort Myers average

Average Rent	$2,498

$1,919

Belle Vue rent is 5% lower than Fort Myers average

Average Rent	$1,919

How Fort Myers Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Jacksonville	$1,522
Cape Coral	$2,218
Kissimmee	$1,857
Tampa	$1,898
Miami	$2,396
Orlando	$1,933
Winter Haven	$1,456
St. Petersburg	$1,989
Gainesville	$1,662
Lakeland	$1,489
Fort Myers	$2,021
North Port	$1,854
Sarasota	$2,215
Bartow	$1,456
Mulberry	$1,676
Venice	$1,907
Bonita Springs	$2,516
Englewood	$1,571
Estero	$2,430
Weston	$2,820
Belle Glade	$691

What is the average price for a storage unit in Fort Myers?

The average rent for a non-climate-controlled 10'x10' storage unit in Fort Myers is $170.58. Rental costs vary depending on several factors, including unit size and the storage facility's location and amenities.