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Fort Myers, FL

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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 December 2024, the average apartment rent in Fort Myers, FL is $1,498 for a studio, $1,570 for one bedroom, $1,844 for two bedrooms, and $2,261 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fort Myers has decreased by -7.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,570/month
766 Sq Ft
House
$3,834/month
1,794 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,175/month
1,261 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,399/month
1,351 Sq Ft
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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

Three Oaks Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,000 Students

8
out of 10

Rayma C. Page Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

863 Students

8
out of 10

Heights Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,109 Students

6
out of 10

Tanglewood Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

724 Students

6
out of 10

Edison Park Creative And Expressive Arts School

Public

Grades PK-5

402 Students

6
out of 10

Cypress Lake Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

781 Students

7
out of 10

Three Oaks Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,099 Students

5
out of 10

Lee County Virtual Franchise

Public

Grades PK-12

801 Students

5
out of 10

Lexington Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,138 Students

4
out of 10

Fort Myers Middle Academy

Public

Grades 6-8

687 Students

4
out of 10

Fort Myers High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,902 Students

5
out of 10

Lee County Virtual Franchise

Public

Grades PK-12

801 Students

5
out of 10

Riverdale High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,880 Students

4
out of 10

Cypress Lake High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,580 Students

4
out of 10

South Fort Myers High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,917 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

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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Living in Fort Myers

Restaurants

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You would expect seafood to be a prominent item on many restaurant menus. In fact, tasty seafood items are a specialty of a number of well-known Fort Myers eateries, including University Grill, Prawnbrokers and Pincher’s Crab Shack. The Stonewood Grill and Tavern is a popular spot for both seafood and steaks. A number of ethnic and specialty eateries are also available.

Transportation

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Fort Myers has its own public transportation bus lines that travel to many of the most popular malls and areas of the city. A number of taxi companies also provide transportation throughout the area. Car rental agencies are located at the Southwest Florida International Airport, as well as other locations around the city. The airport houses terminals from American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Airlines JetBlue, AirTran, U.S. Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Westjet. Small commuter flights generally use Page Field, located within the city limits.

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