Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Myers Outlying Neighborhood of Fort Myers, FL from $500 (182 Rentals)

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The Boardwalk
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$1,118 - $1,747
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The Boardwalk

4637 Deleon StFt. Myers, FL 33907
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10X Iona Lakes
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$1,134 - $3,192
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10X Iona Lakes

15000 Iona Lakes DrFt. Myers, FL 33908
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The Drift at the Forum
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$1,199 - $1,813
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The Drift at the Forum

3419 Forum BlvdFt. Myers, FL 33905
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The Laurels
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$1,231 - $3,336
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The Laurels

2346 Winkler AveFt. Myers, FL 33901
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Fort Myers Outlying, Ft. Myers, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fort Myers Outlying Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fort Myers Outlying area of Ft. Myers, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Park at Positano priced from $1,018. Bernwood Trace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,071. Here are the most affordable Fort Myers Outlying apartments for rent in Ft. Myers, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Park at PositanoMilan - Partial Rehab1BR,1BA$1,018
Bernwood TraceTHE PADBURY1BR,1BA$1,071
Royal Palms ApartmentsRoyal Palms1BR,1BA$1,125
Audubon CoveSandpiper1BR,1BA$1,125
Heron Pond 55+ ApartmentsOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,127
10X Iona LakesA21BR,1BA$1,134
Residences at MaravillaNew StudiosStudio,1BA$1,144
Cypress Bend Village Apartments1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Myers Outlying, FL

As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fort Myers Outlying area is the $1.26 price per square foot 27470 Palmesta Circle, Unit 29 Model at 27470 Palmesta Circle, Unit 29 in the in the Diamond Ridge/Woods Edge neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Fort Myers Outlying apartment is the 27430 Palmesta Circle Model at 27430 Palmesta Circle, Unit #16 starting at $2,400 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Diamond Ridge/Woods Edge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fort Myers Outlying apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
27470 Palmesta Circle, Unit 2927470 Palmesta Circle, Unit 293BR,2BA$1.26
27430 Palmesta Circle, Unit #1627430 Palmesta Circle3BR,2BA$1.26
27420 Palmesta Cir, Unit #1227420 Palmesta Cir3BR,2BA$1.26
Greens EdgeThe Broadmoor3BR,2.5BA$1.15
Tuscany Villas CondosTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.22
The Avenues Rental HomesThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.14
Westchester Condominiums2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.25
4641 SE 5th Plz, Unit 14641 SE 5th Plz2BR,1BA$1.00
Seville Apartments2 bedroom 2 bathroom2BR,2BA$1.26
Coral Woods ApartmentsThe Inlet1BR,1BA$1.28

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including Fort Myers Outlying, Fort Myers, and the greater Ft. Myers area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fort Myers Outlying Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fort Myers Outlying?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fort Myers Outlying is under $1,145.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fort Myers Outlying?

The cheapest apartment in Fort Myers Outlying is The Park at Positano which is listed at $1,018, while the average apartment in Fort Myers Outlying costs $11,383.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fort Myers Outlying?

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 438 regular apartments in Fort Myers Outlying 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 Fort Myers Outlying?

Cheap apartments in Fort Myers Outlying have an average cost of $1,016 which is $10,367 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Myers Outlying.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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