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Fort Myers, FL Rental Market Trends

What is the average rent in Fort Myers?

The average rent for an apartment in Fort Myers is $1,861. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average Rent in Fort Myers, FL

Last updated February 2022
Average Rent Average Apartment Size
$1,861 997 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in Fort Myers?

The average size for a Fort Myers, FL apartment is 997 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

13,285 or 42% of the households in Fort Myers, FL are renter-occupied while 18,313 or 57% are owner-occupied.

Fort Myers, FL Rent Trends

Average Rent Nov / 2018 Mar / 2019 Jul / 2019 Nov / 2019 Mar / 2020 Jul / 2020 Nov / 2020 Mar / 2021 Jul / 2021 Nov / 2021 Feb / 2022
Fort Myers, FL $1,245 $1,260 $1,283 $1,281 $1,298 $1,298 $1,313 $1,351 $1,554 $1,672 $1,861
National $1,362 $1,367 $1,399 $1,407 $1,409 $1,399 $1,403 $1,412 $1,495 $1,591 $1,628
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Average Rent in Fort Myers, FL By Neighborhood

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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 $1,505/month, Palm Lee, where renters pay $1,629/mo on average, and Estero Bay Park, where the average rent goes for $1,709/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Dunbar ($1,717), Edgewood - Morningside ($1,775), and Mastique ($1,791), where the asking prices are below the average Fort Myers rent of $1,861/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Myers?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Myers are Arborwood ($2,152), Colonial Country Club ($2,152) and Pelican Preserve ($2,152).

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Fort Myers?

The most popular neighborhood in Fort Myers is Palm Lee, where there are 7 verified RentCafe listings with an average rent of $1,629. Next up is Winkler, where apartments go for $1,798/month, followed by Omni - Heritage Palms with $2,016 If you’re looking to rent in Fort Myers’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Sunset - Edison, where renters pay $1,505 on average, and Forum, where the average monthly rent is $1,936.

Fort Myers | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Neighborhood
vs.

Rent in Arborwood is 14% higher than in Belle Vue

$2,152

Arborwood rent is 16% higher than Fort Myers average

Average Rent $2,152
$1,890

Belle Vue rent is 2% higher than Fort Myers average

Average Rent $1,890

How Fort Myers Compares to Other Cities

City Average Rent
Jacksonville $1,453
Kissimmee $1,700
Orlando $1,820
Cape Coral $1,944
Tampa $1,834
Miami $2,132
St. Petersburg $1,861
Lakeland $1,395
Gainesville $1,508
Brandon $1,666
West Palm Beach $2,141
Fort Myers $1,861
Winter Haven $1,323
Sarasota $2,131
North Port $1,670
Riverview $1,874
Sunrise $2,070
Highland City $1,721
Venice $1,745
Apollo Beach $1,473
Bartow $1,259

Most Popular Apartments in Fort Myers

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The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Fort Myers apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.