Cheap Apartments for Rent near Sanibel, FL from $899 (46 Rentals)

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10X Iona Lakes
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$1,084 - $3,192

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Base Rent$1,084 - $3,192

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

10X Iona Lakes

15000 Iona Lakes DrFt. Myers, FL 33908
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Cove at 47th
$1,159 - $3,524

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Base Rent$1,159 - $3,524

Total Monthly Price$1,159 - $3,524
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cove at 47th

870 SE 47th TerCape Coral, FL 33904
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The Hadley Apartments
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$1,359 - $2,999

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Base Rent$1,359 - $2,999

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The Hadley Apartments

376 Penley Lake CirCape Coral, FL 33991
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Cabana Club South
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$1,450 - $1,600

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Base Rent$1,450 - $1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,450 - $1,600
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cabana Club South

4616 SW 8th PlCape Coral, FL 33914
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Lazy Heron Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lazy Heron Apartments

3731 SE 9th PlCape Coral, FL 33904
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39 Acres
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

39 Acres

1735 Brantley RdFt. Myers, FL 33907
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Lady Sara II
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lady Sara II

4830 Lucaya DrCape Coral, FL 33904
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Lady Sara
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lady Sara

3905 SE 15th PlCape Coral, FL 33904
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11431 Char Ann Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11431 Char Ann Dr

11431 Char Ann DrFt. Myers, FL 33908
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$1,175 - $1,600
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16881 Davis Rd

Ft. MyersFL33908
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224-230 SW 47th Terrace
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224-230 SW 47th Terrace

224-230 SW 47th TerCape Coral, FL 33914
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Cape Summit
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cape Summit

3321-3409 SW 8th PlCape Coral, FL 33914
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1330 SW 47th Ter
2 Bedroom Apartments

1330 SW 47th Ter

1330 SW 47th TerCape Coral, FL 33914
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1321 SE 8th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1321 SE 8th Ave

1321 SE 8th AveCape Coral, FL 33990
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Midtown
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown

2310-2016 SW 17th PlCape Coral, FL 33991

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$1,490 - $3,500
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16007 Davis Rd

Ft. MyersFL33908

Sanibel, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sanibel, FL

Pricing Updated: 09/06/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Sanibel, FL area range in price from $1,084 to $11,299 with an overall median price of $1,697. The three Sanibel neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are The Islands at $1,568, Outer Sanibel at $1,756, and East End Sanibel at $4,219. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Sanibel Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
The Islands$1,568$1,216125
Outer Sanibel$1,756$1,084147
East End Sanibel$4,219$4,2191
Middle Gulf Drive$4,219$4,2191
Periwinkle Way$4,219$4,2191

Cheapest Available Sanibel Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sanibel, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at 10X Iona Lakes in the Majestic Palms neighborhood priced from $1,084. Marbella Apartments in the River Hall neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sanibel apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
10X Iona LakesA11BR,1BA$1,084
Marbella Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,100
Coral Waters Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,149
39 AcresA21BR,1BA$1,150
Cove at 47thS1 - S1Studio,1BA$1,159
Aspire Cape Coral1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom (ACC-A1)1BR,1BA$1,199
Springs at Coral ShoresStudio Haven SummitStudio,1BA$1,216
Coral Harbor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Bay HarborSt. John1BR,1BA$1,285
The Lakes At College PointeAmherst1BR,1BA$1,288

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sanibel, FL and Nearby

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sanibel area is the $1.22 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Tuscany Villas Condos in the in the Pelican neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Sanibel apartment is the B2 Model at The Palms at Cape Coral starting at $1,543 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Hancock neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sanibel apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tuscany Villas CondosTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.22
The Palms at Cape CoralB22BR,2BA$1.31
Cabana Club SouthTwo Bed Two Bath Standard2BR,2BA$1.32
Gemini Apartments2Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.37
Palms of MonterreySterling1BR,1BA$1.40
Coral Cove2BR-12BR,2BA$1.35
MidtownC2BR,2BA$1.46
Coral Harbor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39
Coral Waters ApartmentsThe Cove1BR,1BA$1.29
The Lakes At College PointeAmherst1BR,1BA$1.56

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sanibel Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sanibel?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sanibel is at Cove at 47th listed at $1,159.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sanibel Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sanibel Apartment is $1,084 at 10X Iona Lakes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sanibel Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sanibel is starting from $1,100 at Marbella Apartments.

What is the most affordable Sanibel Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Sanibel Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Coral Cove and starts from $1,400.

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