Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Fort Myers Neighborhood of Fort Myers, FL from $1,000 (21 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown Fort Myers area of Fort Myers.

property at 2271 First St

$1,050 - $1,250

1 Bedroom Rentals

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2271 First St

Ft. MyersFL33901
property at 1825 Oak Ln

$1,095

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$1,095
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$1,095

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1825 Oak Ln

Ft. MyersFL33901
property at 2544 First St

$1,250

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$1,250
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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2544 First St, Unit 202, Unit 202

2544 First St
Ft. MyersFL33901

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property at 2708 Broadway

$1,400

2 Bedroom Rentals

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2708 Broadway

Ft. MyersFL33901
property at 2310 First St

$1,400 - $1,450

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2310 First St

Ft. MyersFL33901
property at 2590 First St

$1,500

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$1,500
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2590 First St, Unit 214, Unit 214

2590 First St
Ft. MyersFL33901

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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 1 Bed unit found at The Lakeside at 2315 priced from $1,050. West End at City Walk has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,220. Here are the most affordable Downtown Fort Myers apartments for rent in Ft. Myers, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lakeside at 2315Studio1BR,1BA$1,050
West End at City WalkS1Studio,1BA$1,220
2452 Stella Street2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,250
Triton Cay - Fort MyersA1.01BR,1BA$1,495
Edison Grand1 bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,640

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Fort Myers, FL

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Fort Myers area is the $1.84 price per square foot 2 x 1 Model at Riverwalk Apartments in the in the Hancock neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Downtown Fort Myers apartment is the A2.1 Model at Triton Cay - Fort Myers starting at $1,810 with a $2.39 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Riverwalk Apartments2 x 12BR,1BA$1.84
Triton Cay - Fort MyersA2.11BR,1BA$2.39
The IvyCedar1BR,1BA$2.50
2452 Stella Street2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.85
West End at City WalkS1Studio ,1BA$1.94
Edison Grand1 bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.94
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 72 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Fort Myers, FL with pricing that ranges from $1,220 to $3,990. There are also 52 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Fort Myers ranging from $1,050 to $5,500.

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 $1,050 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,217.

Expert Rental Resources

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