
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lee County, FL from $400 (257 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Lee County.


8189 Sandpiper Rd

Heron Pond 55+ Apartments

2357 Lafayette St

3334 Edgewood Ave

Lost Tree Apartments

Windrush Apartments

The Waterford Apartments

The Lennox
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11431 Char Ann Dr

Fountains at Forestwood

1604-1608 Oak Dr

East Pointe Place

THE RETREAT AT VISTA LAKE

Aria Landings

10X Iona Lakes

77-77 Cypress St

3656 Seminole Ave
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Hermosa North Fort Myers

The Park at Positano

1806 East 15th Street

The Boardwalk

1942 Passaic Ave

Bernwood Trace

Country View Garden Homes

Lazy Heron Apartments

The Meridian at 2825

St. Peter Claver Place
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Residences at Maravilla

721-723 Burdick Ave

2243-2247-2247 South St

14214 Caribbean Blvd

5537-5539 Tenth Ave

5447/5449-5449 Tenth Ave

1706-1708 Cypress Dr

Audubon Cove

104 Harry Ave S

1830 Maravilla Ave
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Vistas at Eastwood

The Cottages @ Stillwater

Lumen Luxury Apartments

Paradise Palms Portfolio LLC

The Park at Veneto

The Carlton of Fort Myers

The Laurels

Coral Woods Apartments

Coral Waters Apartments

Furnished Studio-Fort Myers - Northeast
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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 | $1,635 | $999 | $4,311 |
| Lee County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,667 | $795 | $5,500 |
| Lee County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,928 | $149 | $10,000+ |
| Lee County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,431 | $1,299 | $10,000+ |
| Lee County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,544 | $745 | $10,000+ |
| Lee County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,673 | $995 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Lee County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lee County, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Aspire Cape Coral in the Pelican neighborhood priced from $275. 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 $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lee County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Cape Coral | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom (ACC-A1) | 1BR,1BA | $275 |
| Eagle Walk Off-Campus Student Housing | Platinum | 4BR,4BA | $795 |
| Heron Pond 55+ Apartments | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $912 |
| Lost Tree Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Windrush Apartments | 1x1 Special | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Fountains at Forestwood | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| East Pointe Place | One Bedroom- 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,019 |
| 10X Iona Lakes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,046 |
| Hermosa North Fort Myers | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,071 |
| The Park at Positano | Milan | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lee County, FL
As of December 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lee County area is the $0.96 price per square foot Cape Coral Duplex Model at 122 SE 12th Ter in the in the Hancock neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Lee County apartment is the 2 bed 2 bath plus Den Model at 729 Lamar St E starting at $2,050 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Eisenhower 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 122 SE 12th Ter | Cape Coral Duplex | 3BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| 729 Lamar St E | 2 bed 2 bath plus Den | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| 5653 Genesee Pky, Unit 5653 | 5653 Genesee Pky | 3BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| 5635 Genesee Pky, Unit 5635 | 5635 Genesee Pky | 3BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| The Reef | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.65 |
| Eagle Walk Off-Campus Student Housing | Platinum | 4BR,4BA | $0.57 |
| Aria Landings | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| Crossings at Cape Coral | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| 4641 SE 5th Plz, Unit 1 | 4641 SE 5th Plz | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Aspire Cape Coral | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom (ACC-A2) | 1BR,1BA | $0.52 |
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 $1,075.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lee County?
The cheapest apartment in Lee County is Aspire Cape Coral which is listed at $275, while the average apartment in Lee County costs $3,600.
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 710 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 $778 which is $2,822 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lee County.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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