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

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property at 2141 NW 18th Pl

$1,765

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$1,750
Required Monthly Fees
$15

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$1,765

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2141 NW 18th Pl

Cape CoralFL33993
property at 2914 NW 11th St

$1,765

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$1,765

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$1,765

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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2914 NW 11th St

Cape CoralFL33993
property at 25048 Estrada Cir

$1,770

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$1,625
Required Monthly Fees
$145

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$1,770

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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25048 Estrada Cir

Punta GordaFL33955
property at 1415 NW 37th Ave

$1,785

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$1,785

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$1,785

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1415 NW 37th Ave

Cape CoralFL33993

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property at 1810 NW 21st Terrace

$1,795

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$1,784
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$11

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$1,795

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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1810 NW 21st Terrace

Cape CoralFL33993
property at 25467 Doredo Dr

$1,799

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$1,654
Required Monthly Fees
$145

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$1,799

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

Available Feb 20

25467 Doredo Dr

Punta GordaFL33955
property at 25483 Doredo Dr

$1,810

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$1,665
Required Monthly Fees
$145

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$1,810

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25483 Doredo Dr

Punta GordaFL33955
property at 25208 Doredo Dr

$1,849

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$1,704
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$145

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$1,849

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25208 Doredo Dr

Punta GordaFL33955
property at 25061 Doredo Dr

$1,849

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$1,704
Required Monthly Fees
$145

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$1,849

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25061 Doredo Dr

Punta GordaFL33955

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property at 1713 NW 12th St

$1,855

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$1,840
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$15

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$1,855

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1713 NW 12th St

Cape CoralFL33993
property at 25468 Avillas Ct

$1,870

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$1,725
Required Monthly Fees
$145

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$1,870

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25468 Avillas Ct

Punta GordaFL33955

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property at 4309 NW 38th Pl

$1,995

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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4309 NW 38th Pl

Cape CoralFL33993

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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 $1,243. Cape Southwest 55+ Apartment Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here are the most affordable The Islands apartments for rent in Sanibel, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Springs at Coral ShoresStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,243
Cape Southwest 55+ Apartment CommunityDanmark1BR,1BA$1,325
MidtownA1BR,1BA$1,326
Cape West 91 Villa ApartmentsDanmark1BR,1BA$1,350
Cape at Savona PointBahama1BR,1BA$1,385
Oasis at Surfside*Costa1BR,1BA$1,389
Coralina Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 783 sf.1BR,1BA$1,445
Tuscany Villas CondosTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Islands, FL

As of February 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Islands area is the $1.07 price per square foot 5653 Genesee Pky Model at 5653 Genesee Pky, Unit 5653 in the in the Outer The Islands neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value The Islands apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Tuscany Villas Condos starting at $1,795 with a $1.22 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.
5653 Genesee Pky, Unit 56535653 Genesee Pky3BR,2BA$1.07
Tuscany Villas CondosTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.22
Cape at Savona PointAruba1BR,1BA$1.69
Coralina Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 783 sf.1BR,1BA$1.85
Oasis at Surfside*Costa1BR,1BA$1.92
Cape West 91 Villa ApartmentsDanmark1BR,1BA$1.93
Cape Southwest 55+ Apartment CommunityDanmark1BR,1BA$1.89
MidtownA1BR,1BA$1.92
Springs at Coral ShoresStudio Grand CourtyardStudio ,1BA$2.24

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Islands

What type of rentals are currently available in The Islands?

There are currently 82 Apartments for Rent in The Islands, FL with pricing that ranges from $1,266 to $12,077. There are also 383 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in The Islands ranging from $800 to $20,000.

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 $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,295.

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 $1,873 to $9,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,550 to $18,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

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