The Ivy
2480 First St,
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Studio - 3 Beds | $1,857 - $3,135
Rental Market Trends in Fort Myers, FL
What is the average rent in Fort Myers, FL?
$1,584/month
Average Rent
766 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-5.3%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2025, the average rent in Fort Myers, FL is $1,584 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,554/month, which means Fort Myers rent prices are 2% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Fort Myers, you can expect to pay about $1,483 per month for a studio, $1,584 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,838 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,265 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Fort Myers, FL?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 5.3%, which averages out to $83 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2025
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Rent Ranges in Fort Myers, FL
Last Updated January 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
4%
Below $700/month
11%
$700 - $1,000/month
25%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
40%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
21%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Myers?
Based on current rent prices, Franklin Park, Broadway Circle and Allen Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Myers.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Myers?
Based on current rent prices, Edgewood, Arborwood and Fort Myers Outlying are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Myers.
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Which Fort Myers neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Fort Myers with the most apartments available are Fort Myers Outlying, Page Park and Downtown Fort Myers .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fort Myers, FL?
Because the average rent in Fort Myers is $1,584, you’ll want to make about $5,280 per month or $63,360 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Fort Myers, FL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Fort Myers, FL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$900/month
$1,779/month
One Bedroom
$1,375/month
$1,541/month
Two Bedroom
$1,507/month
$2,394/month
Three Bedroom
$3,052/month
$2,693/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.