Studio Apartment Rent in Punta Gorda, FL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Punta Gorda, Florida as of July 2026. That's +45% lower than the citywide median of $2,152 and +8% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Punta Gorda
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Punta Gorda
Compare Punta Gorda's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Florida
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pinewood | $360 |
| 2 | Palatka | $780 |
| 3 | Lake City | $840 |
| 4 | Belleview | $860 |
| 5 | Hernando | $860 |
| 6 | Crystal River | $865 |
| 7 | Treasure Island | $872 |
| 8 | Sebring | $875 |
| 9 | Auburndale | $910 |
| 10 | Bartow | $910 |
| 11 | Ocklawaha | $910 |
| 12 | Lake Alfred | $920 |
| 13 | Lake Placid | $930 |
| 14 | Cape Canaveral | $940 |
| 15 | Freeport | $940 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Florida
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Key Biscayne | $2,560 |
| 2 | Weston | $2,547 |
| 3 | Doral | $2,450 |
| 4 | Aventura | $2,390 |
| 5 | Loxahatchee | $2,380 |
| 6 | Parkland | $2,365 |
| 7 | Windermere | $2,360 |
| 8 | Lithia | $2,350 |
| 9 | Coral Gables | $2,235 |
| 10 | West Miami | $2,220 |
| 11 | Pembroke Pines | $2,220 |
| 12 | Miami Beach | $2,203 |
| 13 | Royal Palm Beach | $2,178 |
| 14 | The Hammocks | $2,170 |
| 15 | Apollo Beach | $2,170 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Punta Gorda.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Punta Gorda |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Charlotte, FL | 13.7 mi | $1,295 | +$105 (+9%) |
| North Fort Myers, FL | 14.9 mi | $1,200 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Cape Coral, FL | 19.5 mi | $1,680 | +$490 (+41%) |
| North Port, FL | 19.8 mi | $1,350 | +$160 (+13%) |
| Fort Myers, FL | 25 mi | $1,537 | +$347 (+29%) |
| Englewood, FL | 25.9 mi | $1,070 | $-120 (-10%) |
| Lehigh Acres, FL | 29.2 mi | $1,468 | +$278 (+23%) |
| Venice, FL | 31.1 mi | $1,327 | +$137 (+12%) |
| Nokomis, FL | 36.2 mi | $1,320 | +$130 (+11%) |
| Estero, FL | 39.3 mi | $2,010 | +$820 (+69%) |
| Bonita Springs, FL | 40 mi | $1,630 | +$440 (+37%) |
| Lake Placid, FL | 46.2 mi | $930 | $-260 (-22%) |
Studio rent in Punta Gorda — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Punta Gorda?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Punta Gorda, Florida is $1,190 per month. This is +45% below the citywide median of $2,152.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Punta Gorda?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $47,600 ($3,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Punta Gorda expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Punta Gorda's studio median of $1,190 is +8% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 42th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Punta Gorda rank for studio rent in Florida?
Among the 261 cities in Florida with studio data, Punta Gorda ranks #51 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Punta Gorda?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Englewood ($1,070), Lake Placid ($930).