Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Fort Myers Neighborhood of Fort Myers, FL from $900 (7 Rentals)

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1840 Lafayette St, Unit 4

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Downtown Fort Myers, Ft. Myers, FL Local Guide

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 2 Beds unit found at 2452 Stella Street priced from $1,000. 2266 Altamont Ave (Allen St) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,049. Here are the most affordable Downtown Fort Myers apartments for rent in Ft. Myers, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2452 Stella Street2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,000
2266 Altamont Ave (Allen St)2266 Altamont Ave (Allen St) - 11BR,1BA$1,049
The Lakeside at 2315Studio1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Fort Myers, FL

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Fort Myers area is the $1.74 price per square foot 2 x 1 Model at Riverwalk Apartments in the in the Hancock neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Downtown Fort Myers apartment is the 2 bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at Providence Pointe starting at $1,200 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Ian Island neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Fort Myers apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Riverwalk Apartments2 x 12BR,1BA$1.74
Providence Pointe2 bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.50
The IvyPalm1BR,1BA$2.46
Triton Cay - Fort MyersA2.01BR,1BA$2.06
2452 Stella Street2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.48
West End at City WalkS1Studio ,1BA$1.85
Edison Grand1 bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.94
Montage at MidtownS3Studio ,1BA$3.34
The Lakeside at 2315Studio1BR,1BA$2.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Fort Myers

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Fort Myers?

There are currently 73 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Fort Myers, FL with pricing that ranges from $989 to $3,990. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Fort Myers ranging from $995 to $6,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Fort Myers?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Fort Myers ranges from $995 to $6,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,590.

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