Cheap Homes for Rent in the Diplomat Neighborhood of Cape Coral, FL from $695 (71 Rentals)

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North Fort MyersFL33903

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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. Springs at Cape Coral has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,203. Here are the most affordable Diplomat apartments for rent in Ft. Myers, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hermosa North Fort Myers1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$892
Springs at Cape CoralStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,203
The Cottages @ Stillwater1x1 Standard- Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,225
The Apartments at the Isles of Porto VistaOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,269
521 NE 24th Pl2BR 2BA2BR,2BA$1,300
EVERGREEN PINE ISLANDA11BR,1BA$1,309
Vantage ApartmentsVista1BR,1BA$1,325
Entrada ParamountGulfstream1BR,1BA$1,349
Crossings at Cape CoralTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,361
The AlaryS1Studio,1BA$1,388

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Diplomat, FL

As of August 24, 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 $1,677 with a $1.37 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.
Vantage ApartmentsPanorama3BR,2BA$1.56
Uptown At Liberty ParkB12BR,2BA$1.37
The Apartments at the Isles of Porto VistaTwo Bedroom + Den2BR,2BA$1.29
The Winslow ResidencesB42BR,2BA$2.05
514 Northeast 24th Place514 Northeast 24th Place2BR,2BA$1.27
Crossings at Cape CoralTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.24
521 NE 24th Pl2BR 2BA2BR,2BA$1.19
Entrada ParamountMarina1BR,1BA$2.07
Springs at Cape CoralStudio Grand OverlookStudio ,1BA$1.82
Hermosa North Fort Myers1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.45

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Frequently Asked Questions about Diplomat

What type of rentals are currently available in Diplomat?

There are currently 63 Apartments for Rent in Diplomat, FL with pricing that ranges from $859 to $2,990. There are also 296 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Diplomat ranging from $695 to $5,500.

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 $695 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,935.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Diplomat?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Diplomat range from $1,249 to $2,990, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,499 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,609.

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