
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lee County, FL from $400 (208 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Lee County.


8189 Sandpiper Rd

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303 South Rd, Unit 3

Country View Garden Homes

East Pointe Place II

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THE RETREAT AT VISTA LAKE

Lost Tree Apartments

5458-5460 Fifth Ave

101 3rd St

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1102 Kanza Ct, Unit A
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5537-5539 Tenth Ave

The Park at Veneto

Civitas of Cape Coral

1148 Harbor Dr

2170-2172 Davis Court, Unit 2170 Davis Court

Windrush Apartments

18140 Dovewood Ct, Unit 202

Aria Landings

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The Boardwalk

Heronwood Apartments
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5551-5553 Fifth Ave

1840 Maravilla Ave

322 Louise Ave

4911 Coronado Pkwy

The Park at Positano

Bernwood Trace

Palm Villas Apartments

Paradise Palms Portfolio LLC

221-227 Maria St

5459-5461 Eleventh Ave
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1640 Daniels Dr

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137 Lantern Pl

1604 Cypress Dr

142 Harry Ave S

3040-3042 Douglas Ave

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4641 SE 5th Plz, Unit 1

The Lennox

2901 Parker Ave

Heron Pond 55+ Apartments

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The Laurels
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St. Peter Claver Place

Channelside

Residences at Maravilla

Cypress Bend Village Apartments

Coral Woods Apartments

Coral Waters Apartments

2214 Quality Life Ctr Wy

318 Tarpon Dr

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3013 14th St SW

Springs at Cape Coral
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Lee County, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lee County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County Studio Apartments | $1,515 | $859 | $3,044 |
| Lee County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,683 | $688 | $4,877 |
| Lee County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,969 | $417 | $9,364 |
| Lee County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,515 | $860 | $10,000+ |
| Lee County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,695 | $745 | $10,000+ |
| Lee County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $12,485 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Lee County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lee County, FL is a 2 Beds unit found at Hermosa North Fort Myers II in the Diplomat neighborhood priced from $417. Eagle Walk Off-Campus Student Housing in the Summit Baptist Church neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $760. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lee County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermosa North Fort Myers II | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $417 |
| Eagle Walk Off-Campus Student Housing | Platinum | 4BR,4BA | $760 |
| East Pointe Place II | One Bedroom- 60% | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Civitas of Cape Coral | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $982 |
| 40 Willis Rd | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Lost Tree Apartments | 0B/ 1B | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| 2452 Stella Street | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Boardwalk | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,042 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lee County, FL
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lee County area is the $1.16 price per square foot 12341 Notting Hill Lane Model at 12341 Notting Hill Lane, Unit Unit 28 in the in the Pueblo Bonito neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Lee County apartment is the The Broadmoor Model at Greens Edge starting at $1,999 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Heritage Palms neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lee County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12341 Notting Hill Lane, Unit Unit 28 | 12341 Notting Hill Lane | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Greens Edge | The Broadmoor | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.15 |
| Tuscany Villas Condos | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Eagle Walk Off-Campus Student Housing | Executive - 3 Bedroom + Bonus | 3BR,4BA | $0.62 |
| Crossings at Cape Coral | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| 323 SE 24th Ave, Unit 323 SE 24th Ave Unit C | 323 SE 24th Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| 1002 SE 12th Ter | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| 4641 SE 5th Plz, Unit 1 | 4641 SE 5th Plz | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Country View Garden Homes | Gardenia 2A-L | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Hermosa North Fort Myers II | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lee County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lee County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lee County is under $1,042.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lee County?
The cheapest apartment in Lee County is Hermosa North Fort Myers II which is listed at $688, while the average apartment in Lee County costs $12,485.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lee County?
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 424 regular apartments in Lee County 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 Lee County?
Cheap apartments in Lee County have an average cost of $798 which is $11,687 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lee County.
Expert Rental Resources
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