
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Palms Neighborhood of Fort Myers, FL from $447 (104 Rentals)
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1778 Aquarius Ct

East Pointe Place II

The Park at Positano

2549 Dixie Pkwy

2510 Central Ave, Unit 6

1615 Evans Ave

3041 2nd St

2304 Grand Ave

The Park at Veneto
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Paradise Palms Portfolio LLC

4167 Castilla Circle, Unit Apt 204

3608 Sammy Watkins Ave

2505 Hanson St

1840 Lafayette St

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THE RETREAT AT VISTA LAKE

Residences at Maravilla

Ekos on Evans

1761 Fowler St, Unit 1761 Fowler St 9

2330 Maple Ave
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West End at City Walk

Providence Pointe

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The Laurels

1347 Bradford Rd

Lumen Luxury Apartments

The Enclave at 3726

1609 Poinsettia Ave

4175 Castilla Circle
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Sunterra Apartments

2340 Maple Ave

Edison Grand

Midtown Villas

2649-2651 Market St

Fort Myers Presbyterian Community

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Hilton House

Winkler Apartments

2855 Winkler Ave
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4105 Residence Drive

2271 First St

2845 Winkler Ave

2905 Winkler Ave

2324 Grand Ave

The Waterford Apartments

3049 2nd Street

2452 Stella Street

1830 Maravilla Ave

2266 Altamont Ave (Allen St)
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Palms, Ft. Myers, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Palms?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palms Studio Apartments | $1,386 | $1,095 | $1,877 |
| Palms 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,513 | $895 | $3,023 |
| Palms 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,697 | $989 | $3,192 |
| Palms 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,208 | $1,299 | $4,534 |
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Cheapest Available Palms Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Palms area of Ft. Myers, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at East Pointe Place II priced from $895. 2452 Stella Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Palms apartments for rent in Ft. Myers, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Pointe Place II | One Bedroom- 60% | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| 2452 Stella Street | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 3049 2nd Street | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 2266 Altamont Ave (Allen St) | 2266 Altamont Ave (Allen St) - 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| The Lakeside at 2315 | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| The Park at Veneto | 1 Bed 1 Bath Small - Rehab | 1BR,1BA | $1,059 |
| 1915 BA | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Paradise Palms Portfolio LLC | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| 2767 Jackson St (ZIVKIDS) TURTLE RUN | 2767 Jackson St (ZIVKIDS) TURTLE RUN - 6 | 2BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Residences at Maravilla | New Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,144 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palms, FL
As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Palms area is the $1.39 price per square foot C1 Model at The Reef at Winkler in the in the Page Field Medical Village neighborhood starting from $1,796. The second greatest value Palms apartment is the Model B Model at The Mallory Townhomes starting at $1,799 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Page Field Medical Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Palms apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Reef at Winkler | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| The Mallory Townhomes | Model B | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.43 |
| East Pointe Place II | Three Bedroom- 80% | 3BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| THE RETREAT AT VISTA LAKE | Sanibel-T | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| Villas at Venezia 4175-203 | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| 3221-3231 Broadway | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| 1915 BA | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Sunset 12 Plex | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| 2767 Jackson St (ZIVKIDS) TURTLE RUN | 2767 Jackson St (ZIVKIDS) TURTLE RUN - 6 | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 2452 Stella Street | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Palms Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Palms?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Palms is under $1,144.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Palms?
The cheapest apartment in Palms is East Pointe Place II which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Palms costs $1,609.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Palms?
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 14 regular apartments in Palms 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 Palms?
Cheap apartments in Palms have an average cost of $238 which is $1,371 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Palms.
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