Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fountain Lakes Neighborhood of Estero, FL from $700 (2 Rentals)

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Fountain Lakes, Estero, FL Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fountain Lakes, FL

As of September 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fountain Lakes area is the $0.65 price per square foot D1 Model at The Reef in the in the Summit Baptist Church neighborhood starting from $909. The second greatest value Fountain Lakes apartment is the Premium Model at Eagle Walk Off-Campus Student Housing starting at $850 with a $0.61 price per square foot in the Summit Baptist Church neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fountain Lakes apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The ReefD14BR,4BA$0.65
Eagle Walk Off-Campus Student HousingPremium4BR,4BA$0.61
Courtyards at EsteroBells1BR,1BA$1.96
Diamond Oaks Village - 55+ Senior LivingPapaya1BR,1BA$2.85
Corsa at Estero CrossingA11BR,1BA$2.18
The Reserve at Coconut PointDesign 1B1BR,1BA$2.24
Estero ParcS1Studio ,1BA$2.51
Waterline EsteroS1Studio ,1BA$2.85
Springs at Gulf CoastStudio Grand CourtyardStudio ,1BA$2.92

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fountain Lakes Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fountain Lakes?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fountain Lakes is under $1,995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fountain Lakes?

The cheapest apartment in Fountain Lakes is Waterline Estero which is listed at $1,505, while the average apartment in Fountain Lakes costs $2,327.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fountain Lakes?

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 13 regular apartments in Fountain Lakes 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 Fountain Lakes?

Cheap apartments in Fountain Lakes have an average cost of $849 which is $1,478 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fountain Lakes.

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