Area Information

Fort Myers, also known as the 'City of Palms,' is located in Southwest Florida along the banks of the Caloosahatchee River. With white, sandy beaches and a relaxed vibe, the city encourages you to take in all it has to offer at your own pace.

From beaches and parks to outdoor activities, such as sailing, cycling and deep-sea fishing, you'll find plenty to see and do here. Fort Myers' near-tropical climate encourages residents to spend as much time outside as possible.

Renting in Fort Myers gives you easy access to Naples and nearby Sanibel and Captiva islands. Fort Myers is a very bike-friendly city, so many commuters and residents choose to cycle from place to place. Commuters also hop on the LeeTran bus lines or drive the major thoroughfares, which include the Sanibel Causeway and the Midpoint and Cape Coral Parkway/Colonial Bridge.

Renting in Fort Myers, FL

Prices of apartments for rent in Fort Myers hover right around the national average, so you'll get a decent amount of space for your money. If you want the sand and surf of a beachside community, without the sky-high rents of some of the more popular tourist cities, this could be a great fit for you.

Fort Myers Attractions

Centennial Park: Full of old-fashioned Southern charm, this park is a great place to enjoy a picnic, stroll the promenade or just sit back and watch the sunset.
Imaginarium Science Center: Kids of all ages love this interactive science center, which features a Dino Dig, 'Sea-to-See' touch tanks and the Sporty Science Arena.
Edison and Ford Winter Estates: Once the winter retreats of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, the estates feature historic buildings, beautiful gardens and plenty of exhibits full of inventions and other artifacts.
Butterfly Estates: An enclosed butterfly conservatory with exotic plants and a waterfall, this attraction invites you walk among native butterfly species in a gorgeous setting.

Reva

Ilumina at GCTC

The Drift at the Forum

Cypress Sol

Montego Reserve

Monarch

Sopra Luxury Living

Cypress West Apartments

Garrett Forum

The Lakes At College Pointe

Novo Gateway Apartments and Townhomes

The Woodlands at Portofino Vineyards, LLC

The Riley

Garrett Gateway

Lumen Luxury Apartments

Tailor Apartments

Sinclair at Palm Pointe

The Boardwalk

Promenade at Reflection Lakes

Millennium

10x at the Forum

The Mallory Townhomes

Channelside

THE RETREAT AT VISTA LAKE

Brisas Del Sur

The Park at Murano

Bay Breeze Villas

Oak Park Senior Living

The Lennox

Lexington Palms at the Forum

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