Cheap Homes for Rent in the West 1st Street Neighborhood of Fort Myers, FL from $995 (42 Rentals)

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property at 1840 Lafayette St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1840 Lafayette St, Unit 4

1840 Lafayette St
Ft. MyersFL33901

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property at 2271 First St

$900 - $1,100

1 Bedroom Rentals

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2271 First St

Ft. MyersFL33901

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property at 3490 N Key Dr

$1,300 - $1,395

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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3490 N Key Dr

North Fort MyersFL33903
property at 2828 Jackson St

$1,275 - $1,550

2 Bedroom Rentals

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2828 Jackson St

Ft. MyersFL33901

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property at 2708 Broadway

$1,200 - $1,400

2 Bedroom Rentals

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2708 Broadway

Ft. MyersFL33901

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property at 2828 Jackson St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2828 Jackson St, Unit C4

2828 Jackson St
Ft. MyersFL33901

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West 1st Street, Ft. Myers, FL Local Guide

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 1915 BA 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1915 BA1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
2452 Stella Street2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,000
3049 2nd Street2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,000
2266 Altamont Ave (Allen St)2266 Altamont Ave (Allen St) - 11BR,1BA$1,049
The Lakeside at 2315Studio1BR,1BA$1,050
Paradise Palms Portfolio LLCStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
2767 Jackson St (ZIVKIDS) TURTLE RUN2767 Jackson St (ZIVKIDS) TURTLE RUN - 62BR,1BA$1,099
Royal Palms ApartmentsRoyal Palms1BR,1BA$1,125
Residences at MaravillaNew StudiosStudio,1BA$1,144

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West 1st Street, FL

As of August 23, 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 $1,295 with a $1.52 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Riverwalk Apartments2 x 12BR,1BA$1.74
3221-3231 Broadway2/12BR,1BA$1.52
1915 BA2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.35
Providence Pointe2 bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.50
The Meridian at 28252 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.50
Sunset 12 Plex2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.56
2767 Jackson St (ZIVKIDS) TURTLE RUN2767 Jackson St (ZIVKIDS) TURTLE RUN - 62BR,1BA$1.48
2452 Stella Street2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.48
Royal Palms ApartmentsRoyal Palms1BR,1BA$1.67
3049 2nd Street2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.72

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Frequently Asked Questions about West 1st Street

What type of rentals are currently available in West 1st Street?

There are currently 144 Apartments for Rent in West 1st Street, FL with pricing that ranges from $612 to $3,990. There are also 114 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West 1st Street ranging from $995 to $20,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West 1st Street?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West 1st Street ranges from $995 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,586.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West 1st Street?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West 1st Street range from $1,249 to $3,990, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $20,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,850.

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