Cheap Homes for Rent in Diplomat Neighborhood of Cape Coral, FL from $800 (65 Rentals)

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property at 8086 Heck Dr

$800 - $1,095

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8086 Heck Dr

North Fort MyersFL33917
property at 538 State St

$1,199

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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538 State St

North Fort MyersFL33903

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property at 3490 N Key Dr

$1,300 - $1,495

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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3490 N Key Dr

North Fort MyersFL33903

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Diplomat, Cape Coral, FL Local Guide

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 Windrush Apartments priced from $999. Hermosa North Fort Myers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,071. Here are the most affordable Diplomat apartments for rent in Ft. Myers, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Windrush Apartments1x1 Special1BR,1BA$999
Hermosa North Fort Myers1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,071
The Cottages @ Stillwater1x1 Standard- Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,200
Springs at Cape CoralStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,226
Country View Garden HomesOrchid - 3A3BR,2BA$1,249
The AlaryS1Studio,1BA$1,310
Vantage ApartmentsVista1BR,1BA$1,325
The Winslow ResidencesA11BR,1BA$1,329
The Apartments at the Isles of Porto VistaOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Diplomat, FL

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Diplomat area is the $0.89 price per square foot Orchid - 3A Model at Country View Garden Homes in the in the Hancock neighborhood starting from $1,249. The second greatest value Diplomat apartment is the Panorama Model at Vantage Apartments starting at $1,965 with a $1.57 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Country View Garden HomesOrchid - 3A3BR,2BA$0.89
Vantage ApartmentsPanorama3BR,2BA$1.57
Crossings at Cape CoralThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.32
The Winslow ResidencesB42BR,2BA$1.92
The Apartments at the Isles of Porto VistaOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.36
413 NE 24th Pl, Unit 413413 NE 24th Pl2BR,1BA$1.68
501 NE 24th Pl, Unit 501501 NE 24th Pl2BR,1BA$1.63
Uptown At Liberty ParkA21BR,1BA$1.91
Hermosa North Fort Myers1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.74
Windrush Apartments1x1 Special1BR,1BA$1.73

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Diplomat

What type of rentals are currently available in Diplomat?

There are currently 66 Apartments for Rent in Diplomat, FL with pricing that ranges from $859 to $3,060. There are also 253 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Diplomat ranging from $800 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Diplomat?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Diplomat ranges from $800 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,056.

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