Cheap Homes for Rent in The Islands Neighborhood of Sanibel, FL from $800 (88 Rentals)

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property at 4944 Porky Ln NW

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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4944 Porky Ln NW

Saint James CityFL33956

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property at 2616 Somerville Loop

$1,700

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$1,700
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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2616 Somerville Loop, Unit 2107

2616 Somerville Loop
Cape CoralFL33991
property at 4826 SW 29th Ave

$1,775

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$1,775
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4826 SW 29th Ave, Unit 1

4826 SW 29th Ave
Cape CoralFL33914

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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The Islands, Sanibel, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available The Islands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Islands area of Sanibel, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Springs at Coral Shores priced from $1,258. Coralina Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,310. Here are the most affordable The Islands apartments for rent in Sanibel, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Springs at Coral Shores1 BR Vue Summit1BR,1BA$1,258
Coralina Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 783 sf.1BR,1BA$1,310
Cape at Savona PointBahama1BR,1BA$1,364
The Cape SouthwestDanmark1BR,1BA$1,375
Oasis at SurfsideCosta1BR,1BA$1,399
MidtownB1BR,1BA$1,495
Cape West 91 Villa ApartmentsAtyla2BR,2BA$1,635
Tuscany Villas CondosTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,795
12230 Shoreview Drive1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Islands, FL

As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Islands 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 The Islands apartment is the Atyla Model at Cape West 91 Villa Apartments starting at $1,635 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Trafalgar neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Islands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tuscany Villas CondosTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.22
Cape West 91 Villa ApartmentsAtyla2BR,2BA$1.51
Coralina Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 1010 sf.2BR,2BA$1.68
Cape at Savona PointAruba1BR,1BA$1.67
MidtownB1BR,1BA$1.89
Oasis at SurfsideCosta1BR,1BA$1.94
The Cape SouthwestDanmark1BR,1BA$1.96
Springs at Coral ShoresStudio Grand CourtyardStudio ,1BA$2.33
12230 Shoreview Drive1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$6.25

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Islands

What type of rentals are currently available in The Islands?

There are currently 76 Apartments for Rent in The Islands, FL with pricing that ranges from $1,222 to $11,676. There are also 276 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in The Islands ranging from $800 to $24,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in The Islands?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in The Islands ranges from $800 to $24,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,533.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in The Islands?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in The Islands range from $1,839 to $9,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,499 to $24,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

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