← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Fort Myers, FL, over the past three years
Rent in Fort Myers, FL
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,745
1-year change
−1.1%
3-year change
−8.5%
Metro, 1-year change
−0.4%
Typical rents in Fort Myers fell 1.1% over the past year. A renewal increase here is hard to justify with market data; asking to hold rent flat is reasonable.
Typical rent in Fort Myers, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
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| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,745 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,750 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,754 |
| May 2026 | $1,755 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,748 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,738 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,747 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,737 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,736 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,731 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,741 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,757 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,765 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,780 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,786 |
| May 2025 | $1,799 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,811 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,816 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,824 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,831 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,837 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,835 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,836 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,831 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,833 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,835 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,845 |
| May 2024 | $1,857 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,870 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,884 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,882 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,878 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,877 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,888 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,907 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,906 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,908 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,490 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,530 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,750 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,000 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,290 |
City typical rent × FL bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 33901 | $1,493 | −1.9% |
| 33905 | $1,798 | −3.8% |
| 33907 | $1,409 | −1.9% |
| 33908 | $1,851 | −0.4% |
| 33912 | $1,968 | −0.2% |
| 33913 | $2,057 | +6.3% |
| 33916 | $1,608 | −4.9% |
| 33919 | $1,669 | −0.4% |
| 33966 | $1,754 | −3.7% |
| 33967 | $2,121 | +3.7% |
Negotiating a renewal in Fort Myers
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Fort Myers, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −4.9% to +6.3%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.