
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West 1st Street Neighborhood of Fort Myers, FL from $400 (98 Rentals)
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3041 2nd St

2510 Central Ave, Unit 6

1840 Maravilla Ave

1830 Maravilla Ave

Paradise Palms Portfolio LLC

Residences at Maravilla
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3040-3042 Douglas Ave

1761 Fowler St, Unit 1761 Fowler St 9

The Meridian at 2825

Peppertree Apartments

3351 Marion St

The Cottages @ Stillwater

3339 Edgewood Ave

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2349 South St
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3214 E Riverside Dr

2828 Jackson St, Unit C7

2320 Maple Ave

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West End at City Walk

2340 Maple Ave

Edison Grand

2828 Jackson St, Unit J3

2828 Jackson St, Unit H5

2590 First St, Unit 214

Midtown Villas
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The Cove at 2950

3217 Jeffcott St, Unit 1

Fort Myers Presbyterian Community

Hilton House

1935 Ricardo Ave

3304 Edgewood Ave

3155 Royalston Ave

2324 Grand Ave

3175 Royalston Ave

The Waterford Apartments
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2452 Stella Street

3049 2nd Street

2304 Grand Ave

The Lakeside at 2315

1825 Oak Ln

3150 Economy St

1615 Evans Ave

Villa Francisco

2505 Hanson St

Royal Palms Apartments
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West 1st Street, Ft. Myers, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West 1st Street?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West 1st Street Studio Apartments | $1,426 | $859 | $1,917 |
| West 1st Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,574 | $612 | $2,649 |
| West 1st Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,102 | $995 | $3,193 |
| West 1st Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,475 | $1,249 | $3,990 |
| West 1st Street 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,373 | $2,850 | $3,809 |
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There are currently 98 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West 1st Street Neighborhood of Fort Myers, FL.
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Cheapest Available West 1st Street Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West 1st Street area of Ft. Myers, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at 40 Willis Rd priced from $995. 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 West 1st Street apartments for rent in Ft. Myers, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Willis Rd | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| 2452 Stella Street | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 3049 2nd Street | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Lakeside at 2315 | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Paradise Palms Portfolio LLC | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Royal Palms Apartments | Royal Palms | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Residences at Maravilla | New Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,144 |
| 3221-3231 Broadway | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| The Meridian at 2825 | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West 1st Street, FL
As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the West 1st Street area is the $1.74 price per square foot 2 x 1 Model at Riverwalk Apartments in the in the Hancock neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value West 1st Street apartment is the 2/1 Model at 3221-3231 Broadway starting at $1,195 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Page Field Medical Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West 1st Street apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverwalk Apartments | 2 x 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| 3221-3231 Broadway | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| The Meridian at 2825 | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 2452 Stella Street | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Royal Palms Apartments | Royal Palms | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 2252 Maple Ave, Unit 2254-1 | 2252 Maple Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| West End at City Walk | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.02 |
| Peppertree Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| 3049 2nd Street | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Paradise Palms Portfolio LLC | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West 1st Street Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West 1st Street?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West 1st Street is at Paradise Palms Portfolio LLC listed at $1,095.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West 1st Street Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West 1st Street Apartment is $995 at 40 Willis Rd.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West 1st Street Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West 1st Street is starting from $1,000 at 2452 Stella Street.
What is the most affordable West 1st Street Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West 1st Street Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Winslow Residences and starts from $2,187.
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