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Fort Myers at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,485
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Some Transit

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Somewhat Bikeable

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Fort Myers, FL Apartments for Rent

Fort Myers takes its name from a military fort built during the Seminole Wars in the 1850s and has evolved into Southwest Florida's historic "City of Palms" with over 86,000 residents. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Fort Myers, you'll discover everything from downtown's River District, where preserved architecture houses modern apartment communities, to suburban neighborhoods near the Edison and Ford Winter Estates, with one-bedroom units averaging around $1,493 monthly.

Renting in Fort Myers means enjoying both cultural attractions and natural beauty, with the downtown River District offering walkable access to local shops, dining, and the Florida Repertory Theatre. The city serves as your gateway to Southwest Florida's beaches and waterways, while residents benefit from proximity to Florida SouthWestern State College and major employers in healthcare and tourism. Getting around is easy with LeeTran public bus service connecting popular areas, and Southwest Florida International Airport providing access to major airlines for travel throughout the country.

Why Fort Myers?

  • Fort Myers is the ideal location for boating, fishing, canoeing, jet-skiing, kayaking, shelling, and swimming.
  • The Fort Myers Farmers Market is open year-round and features fresh, local produce, seafood, plants, and more.
  • The historic downtown River District is home to art galleries, restaurants, and shops.
  • Downtown Fort Myers is also home to events like the Fort Myers Art Walk, the Monthly Music Walk, and Bike Night.
  • Historic locations include the Edison and Ford Winter Estates and the Burroughs Home and Gardens.
  • Fort Myers is the training site for MLB’s Minnesota Twins and the Boston Red Sox.

Renting in Fort Myers

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Getting Around Fort Myers

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Car-Dependent

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
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Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Education

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Fort Myers High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,902 Students
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Riverdale High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,880 Students
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Cypress Lake High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,580 Students
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South Fort Myers High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,917 Students
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Three Oaks Middle School

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Public
Grades 6-8
1,099 Students
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Cypress Lake Middle School

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Public
Grades 6-8
781 Students
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Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,007 Students
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Oak Hammock Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,563 Students

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