
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Diplomat Neighborhood of Cape Coral, FL from $859 (117 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Diplomat area of Cape Coral.


Springs at Cape Coral

The Apartments at the Isles of Porto Vista

Crossings at Cape Coral

Entrada Paramount

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Solay Cape Coral

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514 Northeast 24th Place

521 NE 24th Pl

2123 NE 4th Pl

1206 NE 5th Pl
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2819 Riverfield Rd

3030 Riverfield Rd

1729 NE 20th Terrace

950 Hancock Creek S Blvd, Unit Apartment 521

Uptown At Liberty Park

1030 Hancock Creek S Blvd

Vantage Apartments

1430 NE 4th Ter

2303 NE 6th St

3973 Pomodoro Cir
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3968 Pomodoro Cir

3957 Pomodoro Cir

2909 Tuscan Dr

1030 Andalusia Blvd

1757 Concordia Lake Cir

1026 Andalusia Blvd

3969 Pomodoro Cir

3939 Pomodoro Cir

3961 Pomodoro Cir

1005 NE 8th Terrace
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1866 Concordia Lake Cir

1133 Van Loon Commons Cir

2410 NE 6th St

1027 Andalusia Blvd

2026 Andalusia Blvd

2302 NE 6th St

1818 Andalusia Blvd

1050 Hancock Creek S Blvd

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Hermosa North Fort Myers
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16341 N Cleveland Ave

Windrush Apartments

1817 N Tamiami Trl, Unit 1817

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The Alary

4418 Ruthann Ct

The Cottages @ Stillwater

1108 Eighth Way

EVERGREEN PINE ISLAND

2024 Laurel Ln

2/2 Beautiful Condo in great community, Unit 511C
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Diplomat, Cape Coral, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Diplomat?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diplomat Studio Apartments | $1,266 | $859 | $1,433 |
| Diplomat 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,622 | $892 | $2,165 |
| Diplomat 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $1,075 | $2,420 |
| Diplomat 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,281 | $1,249 | $2,990 |
| Diplomat 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,609 | $1,609 | $1,609 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 117 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Diplomat Neighborhood of Cape Coral, FL.
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Cheapest Available Diplomat Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Diplomat area of Ft. Myers, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Hermosa North Fort Myers priced from $892. The Alary has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,138. Here are the most affordable Diplomat apartments for rent in Ft. Myers, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermosa North Fort Myers | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $892 |
| The Alary | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,138 |
| Springs at Cape Coral | Studio Grand Overlook | Studio,1BA | $1,203 |
| The Cottages @ Stillwater | 1x1 Standard- Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| The Apartments at the Isles of Porto Vista | One Bedroom Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1,269 |
| EVERGREEN PINE ISLAND | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,309 |
| Vantage Apartments | Vista | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Crossings at Cape Coral | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,343 |
| Entrada Paramount | Gulfstream | 1BR,1BA | $1,349 |
| Solay Cape Coral | Anchor | 1BR,1BA | $1,377 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Diplomat, FL
As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Diplomat area is the $1.56 price per square foot Panorama Model at Vantage Apartments in the in the Hancock neighborhood starting from $1,955. The second greatest value Diplomat apartment is the B1 Model at Uptown At Liberty Park starting at $1,617 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Hancock neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Diplomat apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vantage Apartments | Panorama | 3BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| Uptown At Liberty Park | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| The Apartments at the Isles of Porto Vista | Two Bedroom + Den | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| 514 Northeast 24th Place | 514 Northeast 24th Place | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Crossings at Cape Coral | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| The Alary | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| The Winslow Residences | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Entrada Paramount | Marina | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Springs at Cape Coral | Studio Grand Overlook | Studio ,1BA | $1.82 |
| Hermosa North Fort Myers | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Diplomat Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Diplomat?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Diplomat is under $1,377.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Diplomat?
The cheapest apartment in Diplomat is Hermosa North Fort Myers which is listed at $892, while the average apartment in Diplomat costs $1,759.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Diplomat?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Diplomat that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Diplomat?
Cheap apartments in Diplomat have an average cost of $869 which is $890 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Diplomat.
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