The Carlton of Fort Myers
6170 Mahaffey Rd,
Fort Myers, FL 33966
$1,472 - $2,682 | 1-3 Beds
Fort Myers
Fort Myers, FL
Area Guide
Uncover historical gems in this tropical oasis
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Fort Myers is a vibrant city located on the Caloosahatchee River, about 12 miles upriver from the Gulf of Mexico. The city’s location gives a unique waterfront feel with a host of amenities for full-time residents, part-timers, and vacationers. Fort Myers and the surrounding areas of Southwest Florida offers a wealth of natural beauty, as well as many opportunities for outdoor activities. With a rich history and warm, year-round climate, the city of Fort Myers has attracted many new residents over recent years. Fort Myers offers a wide variety of rentals to accommodate any resident’s taste, from luxury apartments to spacious townhomes and everything in between.
Fort Myers has a surprisingly long and interesting history that offers many opportunities for learning, and the arts have also grown along with this slow-paced, friendly city. The Southwest Florida Museum of History allows visitors a glimpse at how the early settlers to the area lived and worked. Famous inventor Thomas Edison and automobile industrialist Henry Ford were two of Fort Myers’ most prominent early residents. Edison’s winter home and working laboratory can be seen today at the Ford-Edison Estates, adjacent to the Ford home. The Alliance for the Arts is another of Fort Myers’ foremost cultural institutions, with a variety of exhibits throughout the year and the popular ArtFest event every November.
A lively theater scene is found in Fort Myers, with the Florida Reparatory Company in the downtown River District and the Broadway Palm Theater Dinner Theater and Off-Broadway Theater on Colonial Boulevard. These two venues play to packed houses both during the busy winter season and the more relaxed summer season. Residents enjoy music of all kinds in Fort Myers. Popular local groups are often found playing at the many local festivals held throughout the year. Nearby Germain Arena features many nationally known artists as well.
The Boston Red Sox do their spring training at JetBlue Park and the Minnesota Twins play at the Hammond Stadium/Lee County Sports Complex. The state league Fort Myers Miracle also plays there. Hockey lovers can take in a game of the Florida Everblades at Hertz Arena in Estero. Nearby Sanibel Island and Captiva provide easy access to some of Florida’s most beautiful beaches, while Edison Mall offers fantastic shopping and dining options in town.
Rent Trends
As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Fort Myers, FL is $1,463 for a studio, $1,586 for one bedroom, $1,847 for two bedrooms, and $2,272 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fort Myers has decreased by -5.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,586/month
765 Sq Ft
House
$3,696/month
1,769 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,031/month
1,240 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,433/month
1,404 Sq Ft
Transportation
39
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
50
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
1,000 Students
8
Rayma C. Page Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-6
863 Students
8
Public
Grades PK-5
1,109 Students
6
Public
Grades PK-5
724 Students
6
Edison Park Creative And Expressive Arts School
Public
Grades PK-5
402 Students
6
Public
Grades 6-8
781 Students
7
Public
Grades 6-8
1,099 Students
5
Public
Grades PK-12
801 Students
5
Public
Grades 6-8
1,138 Students
4
Public
Grades 6-8
687 Students
4
Public
Grades 9-12
1,902 Students
5
Public
Grades PK-12
801 Students
5
Public
Grades 9-12
1,880 Students
4
Public
Grades 9-12
1,580 Students
4
Public
Grades 9-12
1,917 Students
3
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
- Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium
- Edison and Ford Winter Estates
- Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve
- Jaycee Park
Airports
- Southwest Florida International
- Punta Gorda
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