Cheap Homes for Rent in the The Islands Neighborhood of Sanibel, FL from $800 (139 Rentals)

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property at 4944 Porky Ln NW

$1,599

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$1,599
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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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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2616 Somerville Loop, Unit 2107

2616 Somerville Loop
Cape CoralFL33991

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property at 1622 SW 33rd St

$1,750

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$1,750
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1622 SW 33rd St

Cape CoralFL33914
property at 4826 SW 29th Ave

$1,775

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$1,775
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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4826 SW 29th Ave, Unit 1

4826 SW 29th Ave
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 $1,194. 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 ShoresStudio Haven SummitStudio,1BA$1,194
Coralina Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 783 sf.1BR,1BA$1,310
Cape at Savona PointAruba1BR,1BA$1,334
Oasis at SurfsideCosta1BR,1BA$1,375
Cape West 91 Villa ApartmentsDanmark1BR,1BA$1,400
MidtownC2BR,2BA$1,461
Cape Southwest 55+ Apartment CommunityMonarch1BR,1BA$1,500
Tuscany Villas CondosTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Islands, FL

As of August 21, 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 4323 Sands Blvd Model at 4323 Sands Blvd, Unit 4323 starting at $1,700 with a $1.48 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
4323 Sands Blvd, Unit 43234323 Sands Blvd2BR,2BA$1.48
MidtownC2BR,2BA$1.48
5401 Avenue C, Unit Ave C5401 Avenue C2BR,1BA$1.78
Cape at Savona PointAruba1BR,1BA$1.63
Cape Southwest 55+ Apartment CommunityMonarch1BR,1BA$1.90
Coralina Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 783 sf.1BR,1BA$1.67
Oasis at SurfsideCosta1BR,1BA$1.90
Cape West 91 Villa ApartmentsDanmark1BR,1BA$2.00
Springs at Coral ShoresStudio Grand CourtyardStudio ,1BA$2.26

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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 $1,187 to $12,047. There are also 315 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 $3,582.

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 $1,895 to $12,047, 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 $1,745 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

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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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