Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Lee County, Florida
Lee County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,835 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,712 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $35.29 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,835
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 6% less than in Florida
- Typical rent
- $1,712
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 3% more than in Florida
- Wage needed
- $35.29
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $73,400 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 60%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- About the same as in Florida
Only here
Renting in Lee County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Among the neighboring counties, Glades County has the lowest typical rent ($886), 48% below the $1,712 in Lee County.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Lee County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Lee County was $1,827 a month in September 2026: about the same as 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,555 | $29.90 | $62,200 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,564 | $30.08 | $62,560 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,835 | $35.29 | $73,400 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,373 | $45.63 | $94,920 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,615 | $50.29 | $104,600 |
HUD area: Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 39 ZIP codes in Lee County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,770 in 33901 to $2,750 in 33956. 26 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,835).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 33901 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $1,470 | $1,480 | $1,770 | $2,310 | $2,560 |
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| 33903 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $1,470 | $1,480 | $1,770 | $2,310 | $2,560 |
| 33904 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $1,590 | $1,600 | $1,880 | $2,430 | $2,680 |
| 33905 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $1,480 | $1,490 | $1,770 | $2,310 | $2,560 |
| 33907 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $1,570 | $1,580 | $1,850 | $2,390 | $2,640 |
| 33908 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $1,770 | $1,780 | $2,090 | $2,700 | $2,980 |
| 33909 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $1,730 | $1,740 | $2,040 | $2,640 | $2,910 |
| 33912 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $1,650 | $1,660 | $1,970 | $2,570 | $2,840 |
| 33913 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $1,880 | $1,890 | $2,220 | $2,870 | $3,160 |
| 33914 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $1,700 | $1,710 | $2,000 | $2,590 | $2,850 |
| 33916 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $1,470 | $1,480 | $1,770 | $2,310 | $2,560 |
| 33917 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $1,470 | $1,480 | $1,770 | $2,310 | $2,560 |
| 33917 | Punta Gorda, FL | $1,470 | $1,480 | $1,770 | $2,310 | $2,560 |
| 33919 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $1,590 | $1,600 | $1,880 | $2,430 | $2,680 |
| 33920 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $1,470 | $1,480 | $1,770 | $2,310 | $2,560 |
| 33921 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $1,470 | $1,480 | $1,770 | $2,310 | $2,560 |
| 33921 | Punta Gorda, FL | $1,470 | $1,480 | $1,770 | $2,310 | $2,560 |
| 33922 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $1,470 | $1,480 | $1,770 | $2,310 | $2,560 |
| 33924 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $1,800 | $1,800 | $2,120 | $2,740 | $3,020 |
| 33928 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $1,920 | $1,930 | $2,300 | $3,000 | $3,330 |
| 33928 | Naples-Marco Island, FL | $1,920 | $1,930 | $2,300 | $3,000 | $3,330 |
| 33931 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $1,520 | $1,530 | $1,790 | $2,310 | $2,560 |
| 33956 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $2,330 | $2,340 | $2,750 | $3,560 | $3,920 |
| 33957 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $2,300 | $2,310 | $2,710 | $3,510 | $3,870 |
| 33965 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $1,480 | $1,490 | $1,850 | $2,430 | $2,690 |
| 33966 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $1,690 | $1,700 | $1,990 | $2,570 | $2,840 |
| 33967 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $1,660 | $1,670 | $1,960 | $2,530 | $2,790 |
| 33971 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $1,670 | $1,680 | $1,970 | $2,550 | $2,810 |
| 33972 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $1,480 | $1,490 | $1,770 | $2,310 | $2,560 |
| 33973 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $1,470 | $1,480 | $1,770 | $2,310 | $2,560 |
| 33974 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $1,650 | $1,660 | $1,950 | $2,520 | $2,780 |
| 33976 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $1,700 | $1,710 | $2,010 | $2,600 | $2,860 |
| 33990 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $1,590 | $1,600 | $1,880 | $2,430 | $2,680 |
| 33991 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $1,860 | $1,880 | $2,200 | $2,860 | $3,160 |
| 33993 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $1,980 | $1,990 | $2,340 | $3,030 | $3,340 |
| 34134 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $1,640 | $1,700 | $1,980 | $2,550 | $2,810 |
| 34134 | Naples-Marco Island, FL | $1,640 | $1,700 | $1,980 | $2,550 | $2,810 |
| 34135 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $1,750 | $1,760 | $2,060 | $2,660 | $2,940 |
| 34135 | Naples-Marco Island, FL | $1,750 | $1,760 | $2,060 | $2,660 | $2,940 |
- 33901 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $1,770$2,310
- 33903 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $1,770$2,310
- 33904 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $1,880$2,430
- 33905 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $1,770$2,310
- 33907 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $1,850$2,390
- 33908 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $2,090$2,700
- 33909 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $2,040$2,640
- 33912 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $1,970$2,570
- 33913 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $2,220$2,870
- 33914 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $2,000$2,590
- 33916 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $1,770$2,310
- 33917 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $1,770$2,310
- 33917 · Punta Gorda, FL $1,770$2,310
- 33919 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $1,880$2,430
- 33920 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $1,770$2,310
- 33921 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $1,770$2,310
- 33921 · Punta Gorda, FL $1,770$2,310
- 33922 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $1,770$2,310
- 33924 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $2,120$2,740
- 33928 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $2,300$3,000
- 33928 · Naples-Marco Island, FL $2,300$3,000
- 33931 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $1,790$2,310
- 33956 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $2,750$3,560
- 33957 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $2,710$3,510
- 33965 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $1,850$2,430
- 33966 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $1,990$2,570
- 33967 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $1,960$2,530
- 33971 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $1,970$2,550
- 33972 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $1,770$2,310
- 33973 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $1,770$2,310
- 33974 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $1,950$2,520
- 33976 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $2,010$2,600
- 33990 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $1,880$2,430
- 33991 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $2,200$2,860
- 33993 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $2,340$3,030
- 34134 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $1,980$2,550
- 34134 · Naples-Marco Island, FL $1,980$2,550
- 34135 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $2,060$2,660
- 34135 · Naples-Marco Island, FL $2,060$2,660
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Lee County, 60% of renter households are in that position; in Florida, 60%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
60%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
84,149 households rent in Lee County
- Spend half or more of their income 32%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 28%
- Spend less than 30% 40%
Compared with the state and the country
- Lee 60%
- Florida 60%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Lee County
HUD lists 53 properties with homes for low-income households in Lee County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 21
- HUD-assisted
- 26
- public housing
- 8
5,141 homes in all; 4,835 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Lago del Sol Tax credit (LIHTC) 10770 Clear Lake Loop, Ft Myers 33908 376 low-income homes · 2 bd: 72 · 3 bd: 224 · 4 bd: 32 · In service since 1997 · For families
- Westchase Tax credit (LIHTC) 3810 Metro Pkwy, Ft Myers 33916 352 low-income homes · 1 bd: 72 · 2 bd: 184 · 3 bd: 96 · In service since 1999 · For families
- Bernwood Trace Tax credit (LIHTC) 9804 Bernwood Place Dr, Ft Myers 33966 340 low-income homes · 1 bd: 72 · 2 bd: 168 · 3 bd: 100 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Westwood - Fort Myers Tax credit (LIHTC) 3739 Metro Pkwy, Ft Myers 33916 288 low-income homes · 1 bd: 56 · 2 bd: 144 · 3 bd: 88 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Vista Palms Tax credit (LIHTC) 10276 Stafford Creek Blvd, Lehigh Acres 33936 229 low-income homes · 1 bd: 56 · 2 bd: 109 · 3 bd: 64 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Brittany I Tax credit (LIHTC) 4050 Winkler Ave Ext, Ft Myers 33916 208 low-income homes · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 120 · 3 bd: 32 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 1999 · For families
- Hawk's Landing Tax credit (LIHTC) 5335 Hawks Landing Dr, Ft Myers 33907 204 low-income homes · 1 bd: 60 · 2 bd: 72 · 3 bd: 72 · In service since 2004
- Crossings at Cape Coral Tax credit (LIHTC) 1150 Hancock Crk Blvd, Cape Coral 33909 168 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 68 · 3 bd: 40 · 4 bd: 24 · In service since 2000
- Heron Pond Tax credit (LIHTC) 1230 Village Lakes Blvd, Lehigh Acres 33972 156 low-income homes · 1 bd: 78 · 2 bd: 78 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Landings at East Pointe HUD-assisted 3701 Nelson Tillis Blvd, Fort Myers 33916 126 low-income homes · For families · (239) 332-6840
- Renaissance Preserve Senior Tax credit (LIHTC) · Public housing 4221 Othello Ln, Ft Myers 33916 120 low-income homes · 1 bd: 114 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2009 · For older adults, families · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers · Average payment: $353 a month · Average wait: 7 months · (239) 344-3220
- Maple Crest Tax credit (LIHTC) 3625 Hidden Tree Ln, Ft Myers 33901 118 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 60 · 3 bd: 46 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Brittany II Tax credit (LIHTC) 4050 Winkler Ave Ext, Fort Myers 33916 112 low-income homes · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Mariner's Landing Tax credit (LIHTC) 2120 Carrell Rd, Ft Myers 33901 112 low-income homes · 1 bd: 72 · 2 bd: 40 · In service since 2006 · For older adults, families
- Heron Pond II Tax credit (LIHTC) 8421 Heron Pond Dr, Lehigh Acres 33972 100 low-income homes · 1 bd: 60 · 2 bd: 40 · In service since 2009 · For older adults, families
- Palm City Garden Apartments HUD-assisted 1625 Marsh Ave, Fort Myers 33905 100 low-income homes · For older adults · (239) 334-1303
- Homes of Renaissance Preserve I Tax credit (LIHTC) 4211 Romeo Ln, Ft Myers 33916 96 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 32 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 2011 · For families
- Pine Echo Public housing 9872 Poplar Grove Ln, N Fort Myers 33903 92 low-income homes · Run by Lee County Housing Authority · Average payment: $388 a month · (239) 360-8038
- Sunterra Apartments HUD-assisted 3541 Evans Ave, Fort Myers 33901 120 homes, 90 low-income · For families · (239) 936-6865
- Woodward Manor Inc. HUD-assisted 1301 Woodward Ct, Lehigh Acres 33936 90 low-income homes · For older adults · (239) 369-1414
- Homes of Renaissance Preserve II Tax credit (LIHTC) 4240 Michigan Ave Link, Fort Myers 33916 88 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 32 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Palm Harbor Apartments HUD-assisted 1081 Palm Ave, North Fort Myers 33903 81 homes, 80 low-income · For older adults · (239) 995-2600
- Royal Palm Gardens HUD-assisted 2909 Blount St, Fort Myers 33916 80 homes, 75 low-income · For families · (239) 334-7305
- East Pointe Place Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 3501 Dale St, Ft Myers 33916 86 homes, 74 low-income · For families · (239) 208-3506
- Renaussance Preserve Family - Phase II Public housing 4210 Romeo Ln, Fort Myers 33916 96 homes, 72 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers · Average payment: $461 a month · Average wait: 4 months · (239) 344-3220
- Homes of Renaissance Preserve III Tax credit (LIHTC) 4211 Romeo Ln, Ft Myers 33916 72 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 28 · 4 bd: 12 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Cypress Courts HUD-assisted 3604 Seminole Ave, Fort Myers 33916 68 low-income homes · For families · (239) 694-1730
- ST. John Xxiii Villas HUD-assisted 13060 Palomino Ln, Fort Myers 33912 68 low-income homes · For older adults · (205) 639-5073
- Renaissance Preserve Family - Phase III Public housing 4210 Capulet Ln, Fort Myers 33916 66 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers · Average payment: $546 a month · Average wait: 12 months · (239) 344-3220
- Coral Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 121 NE 10th Pl, Cape Coral 33909 64 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 1999 · For older adults
- Villa Vincente HUD-assisted 13031 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers 33905 60 low-income homes · For older adults · (239) 693-1333
- Sandpiper Run HUD-assisted 2075 Collier Ave, Fort Myers 33901 119 homes, 59 low-income · For older adults · (239) 931-0220
- Hatton B. Rogers Apartments HUD-assisted 4250 Hatton Rogers Ln, North Fort Myers 33903 54 low-income homes · For older adults · (239) 995-6100
- Barrett Park Public housing 9251 Westcreek Cir, N Fort Myers 33903 50 low-income homes · Run by Lee County Housing Authority · Average payment: $646 a month · (239) 360-8038
- Brookside Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 1011 Marsh Ave, Ft Myers 33905 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 26 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2015
- Brookside Village HUD-assisted 1009 Marsh Ave, Fort Myers 33905 50 low-income homes · For families · (239) 245-7100
- Phase IV-B Public housing 4231 Machiavelli Ln, Fort Myers 33916 50 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers · Average payment: $468 a month · Average wait: 4 months · Homes at several sites · (239) 344-3220
- Park Place Apts II (lehigh Acres) Tax credit (LIHTC) 146 Homestead Rd S, Lehigh Acres 33936 35 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 23 · In service since 1994 · For families
- Sunshine Villas Annex HUD-assisted 1291 Broad St W, Lehigh Acres 33936 168 homes, 33 low-income · For older adults · (239) 369-9161
- Lee Mental Health Center HUD-assisted 3661 Evans Ave, Fort Myers 33901 20 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (239) 995-6100
- Phase IV - A Public housing 4236 Capulet Ln, Fort Myers 33916 16 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers · Average payment: $487 a month · Average wait: 13 months · Homes at several sites · (239) 344-3220
- Park Villas HUD-assisted 4200 Hatton Rogers Ln, North Fort Myers 33903 16 homes, 15 low-income · For people with disabilities · (239) 995-6100
- Ohio Place HUD-assisted 95 Diana Ave, Fort Myers 33905 15 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (239) 995-6100
- Country Cove Apartments HUD-assisted 421 Gerald Ave, Lehigh Acres 33936 14 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (239) 995-6100
- Glendale Village HUD-assisted 4 Beth Stacey Blvd, Lehigh Acres 33936 14 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (239) 995-6100
- Jean Devereaux Apartments HUD-assisted 431 Monterey St, Ft Myers 33903 14 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (239) 995-6100
- Pines Apartment HUD-assisted 4029 Pines Way, North Fort Myers 33917 14 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (239) 542-3223
- Broadway Place HUD-assisted 2129 Earl Rd, Fort Myers 33901 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (239) 995-6100
- East Pointe Place Public housing 3515 Dale St, Fort Myers 33916 12 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers · (239) 344-3220
- Laurel Oaks HUD-assisted 4626 Skyline Blvd, Cape Coral 33914 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (239) 995-6100
- Santa Barbara Village HUD-assisted 3618 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral 33914 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (239) 995-6100
- Sunshine Villas HUD-assisted 1291 Broad St W, Lehigh Acres 33936 48 homes, 10 low-income · For older adults · (239) 369-9161
- Coronado Place HUD-assisted 4642 Coronado Pkwy, Cape Coral 33904 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (239) 995-6100
2 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Lee County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 2 agencies serve in Lee County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,600 | $39,300 | $62,950 |
| 2 people | $27,000 | $44,950 | $71,900 |
| 3 people | $30,350 | $50,500 | $80,950 |
| 4 people | $33,700 | $56,200 | $89,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $60,700 | $97,100 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $65,200 | $104,300 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $69,700 | $111,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $74,200 | $118,700 |
Area median income: $105,700. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,400 – $1,711
- 1 bedroom $1,408 – $1,720
- 2 bedrooms $1,652 – $2,019
- 3 bedrooms $2,136 – $2,610
- 4 bedrooms $2,354 – $2,877
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 2,999 vouchers · 360 public housing units (239) 344-3220 Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers: info@hacfm.org
- Lee County Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 379 vouchers · 142 public housing units (239) 360-8038 Lee County Housing Authority: marcus@lchauthority.org
Housing agencies in Florida Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Florida
What Florida law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- When must they return my deposit?
- 15 days
- Fla. Stat. §83.49(3)(a)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 3 days
- Fla. Stat. §83.56(3)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 days
- Fla. Stat. §83.57(3)
- Only a court order can remove youFla. Stat. §83.67(2)
- Protection from retaliationFla. Stat. §83.64
Help
Where to get help with rent in Lee County
These HUD-approved agencies have offices in Lee County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Lee County Housing Development Corporation
3677 Central Ave Ste F, Fort Myers · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 8 more
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Affordable Homeownership Foundation Inc
5264 Clayton Ct Ste 1, Fort Myers
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 11 more
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Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties, Inc.
12751 New Brittany Blvd Ste 100, Fort Myers
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 7 more
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in Lee County or the whole state, with what each page says about being open.
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Florida Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Run by FloridaCommerce
Help from the federal LIHEAP program in Florida that pays the electric or gas company directly, including past-due bills and reconnection
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Lee County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Florida, the average home bill was $156 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
Adjust advanced details
Let's do the math
Cash to move in
$3,670
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,835
- Security deposit
- $1,835
- Total
- $3,670
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Lee County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,555; 1 bedroom: $1,564; 2 bedrooms: $1,835; 3 bedrooms: $2,373; 4 bedrooms: $2,615. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Lee County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,835) without spending more than 30% of income takes $35.29 an hour full time, or $73,400 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Lee County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $56,200 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Lee County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,652 and $2,019 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Lee County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,770 in 33901 to $2,750 in 33956. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Lee County?
HUD lists 53 properties with homes for low-income households in Lee County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Lee County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Lee County, 60% of renter households are in that position; in Florida, 60%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).