Rent by ZIP code in Punta Gorda
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33982 | Charlotte County | $2,168 | +8% |
| 33955 | Charlotte County | $2,042 | +2% |
| 33950 | Charlotte County | $1,957 | -2% |
| 33983 | Charlotte County | $1,894 | -5% |
Rent by bedroom count in Punta Gorda
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Charlotte County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,097 | -5.3% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,204 | +3.2% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,575 | +7.1% |
| 3 bedroom | $2,137 | +4.7% |
| 4 bedroom | $2,556 | +9.9% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Punta Gorda?
Typical rent across Charlotte County is $1,872 as of August 2026. That is about level with a year earlier and up 21.3% over five years.
| Year | Typical rent, Charlotte County | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,703 | +23.0% |
| 2022 | $1,971 | +15.7% |
| 2023 | $1,919 | -2.6% |
| 2024 | $1,909 | -0.5% |
| 2025 | $1,866 | -2.3% |
| 2026 (through August) | $1,872 | +0.3% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Punta Gorda rent questions
- What is the average rent in Punta Gorda, FL?
- Typical asking rent in Punta Gorda is $2,000 a month as of July 2026, across 4 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,894 to $2,168.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Punta Gorda?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Charlotte County is $1,575 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,204 and a three bedroom is $2,137. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Punta Gorda?
- Rent is flat. Typical rent in Charlotte County is $1,872 as of August 2026, within half a percent of a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Punta Gorda?
- ZIP 33983 has the lowest typical asking rent in Punta Gorda at $1,894 a month, compared with $2,000 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Punta Gorda?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Punta Gorda rent of $2,000, that is about $6,000 a month, or $72,000 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Punta Gorda sits in the Punta Gorda, FL metro area.