
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Fort Myers Neighborhood of Fort Myers, FL from $400 (23 Rentals)
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2510 Central Ave

2357 Lafayette St

1934 Edison Ave

2558 Congress St

2243-2247-2247 South St

2452 Stella Street
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1606 Hough St

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2115 Crawford St

2357-2361-2361 Lafayette St

The Lakeside at 2315

2271 First St

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2245 South St

2452 Stella St

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Downtown Fort Myers, Ft. Myers, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Fort Myers?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Fort Myers Studio Apartments | $1,431 | $1,344 | $1,857 |
| Downtown Fort Myers 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,663 | $985 | $2,260 |
| Downtown Fort Myers 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,018 | $1,200 | $2,955 |
| Downtown Fort Myers 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,816 | $1,595 | $3,990 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Fort Myers Neighborhood of Fort Myers, FL.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Fort Myers Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Fort Myers area of Ft. Myers, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Lakeside at 2315 priced from $1,050. 2452 Stella Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Downtown Fort Myers apartments for rent in Ft. Myers, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lakeside at 2315 | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| 2452 Stella Street | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| West End at City Walk | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,344 |
| Broadway Apartments | 2BD/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Triton Cay - Fort Myers | A2.0 | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Fort Myers, FL
As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Fort Myers area is the $1.84 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Riverwalk Apartment Homes in the in the Hancock neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Downtown Fort Myers apartment is the Coral Model at The Ivy starting at $2,037 with a $2.56 price per square foot in the Hancock neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Fort Myers apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverwalk Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| The Ivy | Coral | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| Triton Cay - Fort Myers | A2.1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Broadway Apartments | 2BD/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| 2452 Stella Street | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| West End at City Walk | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.13 |
| Edison Grand | 1 bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| The Lakeside at 2315 | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Fort Myers Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Fort Myers?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Fort Myers is under $1,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Fort Myers?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Fort Myers is The Lakeside at 2315 which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Downtown Fort Myers costs $2,774.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Fort Myers?
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 Downtown Fort Myers 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 Downtown Fort Myers?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Fort Myers have an average cost of $106 which is $2,668 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Fort Myers.
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