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Ft. Myers, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ft. Myers, FL

Pricing Updated: 06/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Ft. Myers, FL area range in price from $750 to $30,000 with an overall median price of $4,110. The three Ft. Myers neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are 10 Acre Housing Project at $1,100, Campbell Acres at $1,100, 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$1,1008
Campbell Acres$1,532$1,1008
Colonial County Club$1,849$1,84915
Coconut Grove$2,000$875266
Centennial$2,002$1,38529
Boardwalk Park Place$2,005$1,095199
Hamlet$2,005$875181
Horizons$2,005$1,300129
Orangewood$2,005$875210
Palm Lee Park$2,005$875204

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 26, 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, FL Area Reviews

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Ryn

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 Ft. Myers

What type of rentals are currently available in Ft. Myers?

There are currently 865 Apartments for Rent in Ft. Myers, FL with pricing that ranges from $830 to $30,000. There are also 2379 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ft. Myers ranging from $465 to $39,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ft. Myers?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ft. Myers ranges from $465 to $39,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,174.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Ft. Myers?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Ft. Myers range from $1,199 to $4,565, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $18,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,745 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $830.

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10 Coolest Affordable Neighborhoods in Fort Myers, FL

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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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