Cheap Homes for Rent in The Islands Neighborhood of Sanibel, FL from $300 (130 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the The Islands area of Sanibel.

property at 7270 Pinehurst Rd

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

7270 Pinehurst Rd

BokeeliaFL33922

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property at 1110 NW 24th Pl

$1,610

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$1,599
Required Monthly Fees
$11

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$1,610

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1110 NW 24th Pl

Cape CoralFL33993
property at 1700 El Dorado Blvd N

$1,710

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$1,699
Required Monthly Fees
$11

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$1,710

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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1700 El Dorado Blvd N

Cape CoralFL33993
property at 3810 SW 1st St

$1,740

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$1,579
Required Monthly Fees
$161

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$1,740

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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3810 SW 1st St

Cape CoralFL33991
property at 25468 Avillas Ct

$1,745

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$1,600
Required Monthly Fees
$145

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$1,745

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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25468 Avillas Ct

Punta GordaFL33955
property at 25483 Doredo Dr

$1,745

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$1,600
Required Monthly Fees
$145

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$1,745

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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25483 Doredo Dr

Punta GordaFL33955
property at 2141 NW 18th Pl

$1,765

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$1,750
Required Monthly Fees
$15

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$1,765

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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2141 NW 18th Pl

Cape CoralFL33993

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property at 2616 Somerville Loop

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2616 Somerville Loop

Cape CoralFL33991
property at 1828 NW 13th Terrace

$1,855

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$1,844
Required Monthly Fees
$11

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$1,855

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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1828 NW 13th Terrace

Cape CoralFL33993
property at 1922 NW 20th Terrace

$1,860

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$1,849
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$11

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$1,860

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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1922 NW 20th Terrace

Cape CoralFL33993
property at 2512 NW 24th Terrace

$1,890

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$1,879
Required Monthly Fees
$11

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$1,890

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

Available Apr 21

2512 NW 24th Terrace

Cape CoralFL33993
property at 2914 NW 26th Terrace

$1,895

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$1,884
Required Monthly Fees
$11

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$1,895

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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2914 NW 26th Terrace

Cape CoralFL33993

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property at 2828 NW 27th Pl

$1,900

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$1,889
Required Monthly Fees
$11

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$1,900

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

Available Apr 22

2828 NW 27th Pl

Cape CoralFL33993
property at 1325 NW 20th Ct

$1,915

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$1,904
Required Monthly Fees
$11

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$1,915

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

Available May 15

1325 NW 20th Ct

Cape CoralFL33993
property at 2101 NW 10th Terrace

$1,930

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$1,919
Required Monthly Fees
$11

Total Monthly Price
$1,930

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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2101 NW 10th Terrace

Cape CoralFL33993
property at 1803 SW 38th Ln

$1,940

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$1,795
Required Monthly Fees
$145

Total Monthly Price
$1,940

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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1803 SW 38th Ln

Cape CoralFL33914

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property at 2558 Surfside Blvd

$1,975

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$1,945
Required Monthly Fees
$30

Total Monthly Price
$1,975

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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2558 Surfside Blvd

Cape CoralFL33914

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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 Studio unit found at Springs at Coral Shores priced from $1,274. Coralina Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,285. Here are the most affordable The Islands apartments for rent in Sanibel, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Springs at Coral ShoresStudio Haven OverlookStudio,1BA$1,274
Coralina Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 783 sf.1BR,1BA$1,285
Cape at Savona PointAruba1BR,1BA$1,315
MidtownA1BR,1BA$1,320
Cape West 91 VillasDanmark1BR,1BA$1,350
The Cape SouthwestDanmark1BR,1BA$1,375
Oasis at Surfside*Costa1BR,1BA$1,389
Tuscany Villas CondosTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Islands, FL

As of April 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 Aruba Model at Cape at Savona Point starting at $1,315 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Pelican 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 at Savona PointAruba1BR,1BA$1.60
Coralina Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 783 sf.1BR,1BA$1.64
Oasis at Surfside*Costa1BR,1BA$1.92
Cape West 91 VillasDanmark1BR,1BA$1.93
The Cape SouthwestDanmark1BR,1BA$1.96
MidtownA1BR,1BA$1.92
Springs at Coral ShoresStudio Grand CourtyardStudio ,1BA$2.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Islands

What type of rentals are currently available in The Islands?

There are currently 78 Apartments for Rent in The Islands, FL with pricing that ranges from $800 to $9,500. There are also 333 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in The Islands ranging from $346 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 $346 to $24,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,001.

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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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.