Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ft. Myers, FL from $400 (41 Rentals)

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Maple Crest Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Crest Apartments

3607 Crestwood Lake AveFt. Myers, FL 33901
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Hilton House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hilton House

3079 Cleveland AveFt. Myers, FL 33901
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Villa Francisco
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Francisco

2140 Cottage StFt. Myers, FL 33901
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Westchase
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westchase

3810 Metro PkyFt. Myers, FL 33916
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4805-4845 Manor Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

4805-4845 Manor Ct

4805-4845 Manor CtCape Coral, FL 33904
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Serendipity
2 Bedroom Apartments

Serendipity

8791 Littleton RdNorth Fort Myers, FL 33903
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Lorain Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lorain Apartments

639-643 SE 13th AveCape Coral, FL 33990
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Ft. Myers, FL Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ft. Myers, FL

Pricing Updated: 06/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Ft. Myers, FL area range in price from $750 to $30,000 with an overall median price of $4,133. The three Ft. Myers neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are 10 Acre Housing Project at $1,130, Campbell Acres at $1,130, and Colonial County Club at $1,849. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Ft. Myers Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
10 Acre Housing Project$1,532$1,1308
Campbell Acres$1,532$1,1308
Colonial County Club$1,849$1,84915
Coconut Grove$2,000$875228
Boardwalk Park Place$2,005$1,095180
Hamlet$2,005$875162
Horizons$2,005$1,300118
Orangewood$2,005$875190
Palm Lee Park$2,005$875185
Whiskey Creek$2,005$1,095130

Cheapest Available Ft. Myers Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ft. Myers, FL is a 4 Beds unit found at Eagle Walk Off-Campus Student Housing in the Summit Baptist Church neighborhood priced from $870. Lost Tree Apartments in the River Hall neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ft. Myers apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eagle Walk Off-Campus Student HousingPlatinum4BR,4BA$870
Lost Tree Apartments0B/ 1BStudio,1BA$999
Aria LandingsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,031
The BoardwalkS1Studio,1BA$1,095
Lazy Heron Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Windrush ApartmentsSummer Move in Special1BR,1BA$1,199
Windmill Village 55+Kendall3BR,2BA$1,199
10X Iona LakesA21BR,1BA$1,242

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ft. Myers, FL

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ft. Myers area is the $1.33 price per square foot The Broadmoor Model at Greens Edge in the in the Metro Trade Center neighborhood starting from $2,310. The second greatest value Ft. Myers apartment is the D1 Model at The Reef starting at $845 with a $0.60 price per square foot in the Summit Baptist Church neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ft. Myers apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Greens EdgeThe Broadmoor3BR,2.5BA$1.33
The ReefD14BR,4BA$0.60
Eagle Walk Off-Campus Student HousingPlatinum4BR,4BA$0.63
Buccaneer EstatesSpringhill3BR,2BA$1.22
Marbella III2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.20
Aria LandingsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.12
Windmill Village 55+Kendall3BR,2BA$1.02
The Apartments at the Isles of Porto VistaThree Bedroom Junior3BR,2BA$1.28
4641 SE 5th Plz, Unit 14641 SE 5th Plz2BR,1BA$1.09
Lazy Heron Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.38

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Ft. Myers Overview

If you enjoy the sun and the surf, there's no place quite like Ft. Myers, Florida. From beaches to nightlife, this city has it all in one little package. It's a perfect location for those looking for a mid-sized city that incorporates all the excitement one finds in a metropolitan area as well as the laid back relaxing vibe of a beach community. Plan on enjoying warm breezes and the sunshine all year long. There's no cold season here. It's all palm trees, white sandy beaches, and pelicans as far as the eye can see.

Why live in Ft. Myers, FL?

Ft. Myers isn't your typical beach town. You'll find that it is less touristy than most beach communities but still has a nice beach vibe. Ft. Myers is also home to the spring-training camps of several major league baseball teams, and with the palm tree-lined streets, it's a wonderful city to take a walk in or enjoy a lunch outside in the sunshine. For singles or families, there is a little bit of something here for everyone.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ft. Myers, FL

Ranked #6

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Getting Around Ft. Myers, FL

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39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Ft. Myers, FL Area Reviews

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February 25, 2025

Fort Myers is an amazing place to visit, and an even more amazing place to live. The historic downtown district is bursting with old-school Florida charm, while other areas of the city have amazing nature preserves, shopping options and even a manatee park. Love the Southwest Florida vibe. Love the beaches even more!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ft. Myers Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Ft. Myers?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ft. Myers is under $1,242.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ft. Myers?

The cheapest apartment in Ft. Myers is Aria Landings which is listed at $1,031, while the average apartment in Ft. Myers costs $4,133.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ft. 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 238 regular apartments in Ft. 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 Ft. Myers?

Cheap apartments in Ft. Myers have an average cost of $638 which is $3,495 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ft. Myers.

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