Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harbor East Neighborhood of Fort Myers, FL from $1,000 (36 Rentals)

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3758 Lora St

Ft. MyersFL33916

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Riverside Landings
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside Landings

3165-3175 E Riverside DrFt. Myers, FL 33916
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3750-3758 Lora St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3750-3758 Lora St

3750-3758 Lora StFt. Myers, FL 33916
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3055 2nd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3055 2nd St

3055 2nd StFt. Myers, FL 33916
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3033 2nd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3033 2nd St

3033 2nd StFt. Myers, FL 33916
property at 3120 Economy St

3120 Economy St

Ft. MyersFL33916
property at 3120 Economy St

3120 Economy St

Ft. MyersFL33916
property at 4180 Sabal Ln

4180 Sabal Ln

Ft. MyersFL33905

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Harbor East, Ft. Myers, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Harbor East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Harbor East area of Ft. Myers, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Woodside Villas priced from $1,250. 3049 2nd St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Harbor East apartments for rent in Ft. Myers, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodside Villas1 x 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
3049 2nd St2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1,300
Corsica RiveSuite1BR,1BA$1,380
3055 2nd St2 beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,400
East Pointe PlaceOne Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,403
Harbor GrandStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harbor East, FL

As of October 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Harbor East area is the $1.85 price per square foot One Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at East Pointe Place in the in the 10 Acre Housing Project neighborhood starting from $1,403. The second greatest value Harbor East apartment is the Studio 1 Bathroom Model at Harbor Grand starting at $1,750 with a $2.78 price per square foot in the Ian Island neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Harbor East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
East Pointe PlaceOne Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.85
Harbor GrandStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.78
3049 2nd St2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$2.23
3055 2nd St2 beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.40
Woodside Villas1 x 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.23
Corsica RiveSuite1BR,1BA$2.51
Furnished Studio-Fort Myers - NortheastFurnished Studio-Fort Myers - NortheastStudio ,1BA$3.80

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Getting Around the Harbor East Neighborhood in Fort Myers, FL

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Harbor East Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Harbor East?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Harbor East is under $1,750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harbor East?

The cheapest apartment in Harbor East is Woodside Villas which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Harbor East costs $2,875.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Harbor East?

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 3 regular apartments in Harbor East 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 Harbor East?

Cheap apartments in Harbor East have an average cost of $194 which is $2,681 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harbor East.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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I’m Ryn, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Fort Myers, Florida. My husband, two big dogs and I moved to the area in 2020.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.