What is the average apartment size in Lely Resort?

The average size for a Lely Resort, FL apartment is 1,074 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Lely Resort?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Lely Resort is $2,169 per month, a 3.31% decrease from last years average of $2,243.

What is the average apartment size in Lely Resort?

The typical apartment in Lely Resort offers about 1,074 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Lely Resort, FL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Lely Resort?

The typical rent budget in Lely Resort ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 71% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Lely Resort?

In Lely Resort, 41% of households rent while 59% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 21, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Lely Resort is $2,169, a 3.31% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,243.

One-bedroom apartments provide 838 square feet for $1,950, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,192 offer 1,137 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,361 sq ft) for $2,562, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Lely Resort, FL

Last updated: February 21, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,169	1,074 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,950	838 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,192	1,137 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,562	1,361 sq. ft.

Lely Resort, FL rent trends

Rental prices in Lely Resort, FL have decreased by 3.31% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,243 to $2,169.

What's the typical rent budget in Lely Resort, FL?

The largest share of rentals in Lely Resort, FL (71%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Lely Resort, FL?

1,550 or 41% of the households in Lely Resort, FL are renter-occupied while 2,257 or 59% are owner-occupied.

How Lely Resort Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Lely Resort	$2,169
Jacksonville	$1,489
Cape Coral	$1,691
Kissimmee	$1,813
Tampa	$1,997
Miami	$2,710
Fort Myers	$1,741
North Port	$1,715
Lakeland	$1,507
Orlando	$1,793
Port St. Lucie	$2,146
Iona	$1,754
Villas	$1,673
Golden Gate	$1,762
Pine Ridge	$2,414
Richmond West	$2,637
Three Lakes	$2,281
Three Oaks	$1,895
Country Walk	$2,423
McGregor	$1,847

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Lely Resort apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.