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Estero, FL

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Bask in the many amenities of this Southwest Florida village

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Strewn along I-75 between Naples and Fort Myers, the Village of Estero is named after the Spanish word for estuary, where the river meets the sea. Bordering the Estero Bay, Estero is just minutes away from a host of beaches on the Gulf of Mexico, including Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel Island, and Captiva Island. Historically a major citrus producer, Estero is now known for its metropolitan shopping and golfing opportunities.

Large retail centers like the Miromar Outlets and Coconut Point lie within Estero’s borders, while the Gulf Coast Town Center is just a short drive up I-75. Estero is a golfer’s paradise, with ten golf courses located throughout the village. Outdoor recreation abounds at Mound Key Archeological State Park and Lovers Key State Park, which are both accessible via the Estero Bay. Estero also houses Koreshan State Historic Site in addition to the Germain Arena, which hosts games for the Florida Everblades ECHL ice hockey team. Florida Gulf Coast University and Southwest Florida International Airport sit just outside Estero while Miami and Tampa are each within two hour’s driving distance away.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Estero, FL is $1,815 for a studio, $1,856 for one bedroom, $2,258 for two bedrooms, and $2,913 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Estero has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,856/month
814 Sq Ft
House
$5,561/month
2,214 Sq Ft
Condo
$4,536/month
1,495 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,955/month
1,642 Sq Ft
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Transportation

34

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

55

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Pinewoods Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,089 Students

8
out of 10

Estero High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,433 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Koreshan State Historic Site
  • Bonita Nature Place
  • Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
  • Lovers Key State Park
  • Mound Key Archaeological State Park

Airports

  • Southwest Florida International

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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 February 2025.