
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lee County, FL from $400 (218 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

The Lennox

11431 Char Ann Dr

Fountains at Forestwood
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The Waterford Apartments

1604-1608 Oak Dr

8305 McDaniel Dr

10X Iona Lakes

THE RETREAT AT VISTA LAKE

East Pointe Place

Aria Landings

The Park at Positano

77-77 Cypress St
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3656 Seminole Ave

Hermosa North Fort Myers

1806 East 15th Street

The Boardwalk

1942 Passaic Ave

The Laurels

Country View Garden Homes

Bernwood Trace

Lazy Heron Apartments

The Meridian at 2825
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St. Peter Claver Place

Residences at Maravilla

721-723 Burdick Ave

2243-2247-2247 South St

14214 Caribbean Blvd

5537-5539 Tenth Ave

1706-1708 Cypress Dr

5447/5449-5449 Tenth Ave

Audubon Cove

104 Harry Ave S
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1830 Maravilla Ave

Vistas at Eastwood

The Cottages @ Stillwater

10x at the Forum

Lumen Luxury Apartments

Paradise Palms Portfolio LLC

The Park at Veneto

The Carlton of Fort Myers

Coral Waters Apartments

Coral Woods Apartments
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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 | $1,591 | $999 | $4,113 |
| Lee County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,657 | $795 | $5,500 |
| Lee County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,928 | $149 | $10,000+ |
| Lee County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,433 | $1,299 | $10,000+ |
| Lee County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,487 | $745 | $10,000+ |
| Lee County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,488 | $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 4 Beds unit found at Eagle Walk Off-Campus Student Housing in the Summit Baptist Church neighborhood priced from $795. Heron Pond 55+ Apartments in the The Village at Lehigh neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $912. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lee County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Fountains at Forestwood | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 10X Iona Lakes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,014 |
| THE RETREAT AT VISTA LAKE | Haven | 1BR,1BA | $1,019 |
| East Pointe Place | One Bedroom- 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,019 |
| Aria Landings | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,031 |
| Hermosa North Fort Myers | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,071 |
| Westwood Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,078 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lee County, FL
As of December 27, 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 12361 Notting Hill Lane Model at 12361 Notting Hill Lane, Unit Unit #44 starting at $2,200 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Pueblo Bonito 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 |
| 12361 Notting Hill Lane, Unit Unit #44 | 12361 Notting Hill Lane | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| 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 |
| Tuscany Villas Condos | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| The Reef | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.65 |
| Eagle Walk Off-Campus Student Housing | Platinum | 4BR,4BA | $0.57 |
| Aria Landings | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Crossings at Cape Coral | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
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 $1,078.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lee County?
The cheapest apartment in Lee County is Heron Pond 55+ Apartments which is listed at $912, while the average apartment in Lee County costs $3,675.
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 $776 which is $2,899 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lee County.
Expert Rental Resources
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