Cheap Homes for Rent in The Islands Neighborhood of Sanibel, FL from $800 (91 Rentals)

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property at 7270 Pinehurst Rd

$1,400

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$1,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7270 Pinehurst Rd

BokeeliaFL33922

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property at 1904 SW 10th Ter

$1,850

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$1,850

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1904 SW 10th Ter

Cape CoralFL33991

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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 $1,236. Cape at Savona Point has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,287. Here are the most affordable The Islands apartments for rent in Sanibel, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Springs at Coral ShoresStudio Haven CourtyardStudio,1BA$1,236
Cape at Savona PointAruba1BR,1BA$1,287
MidtownB1BR,1BA$1,355
Cape Southwest 55+ Apartment CommunityDanmark1BR,1BA$1,375
Oasis at SurfsideCosta1BR,1BA$1,389
Cape West 91 Villa ApartmentsAtyla2BR,2BA$1,635
Coralina Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 1010 sf.2BR,2BA$1,694
Tuscany Villas CondosTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Islands, FL

As of May 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 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
5480 Avenue B, Unit 54805480 Avenue B2BR,2BA$1.62
Coralina Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 1010 sf.2BR,2BA$1.68
Cape at Savona PointAruba1BR,1BA$1.56
MidtownB1BR,1BA$1.72
Oasis at SurfsideCosta1BR,1BA$1.92
Cape Southwest 55+ Apartment CommunityDanmark1BR,1BA$1.96
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 $875 to $13,067. There are also 333 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 $3,899.

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 $1,777 to $9,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $24,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

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