Lehigh Acres

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Lehigh Acres, FL

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An affordable hidden gem just minutes from the beach.

Commuter Golf Affordable Beach Coastal Living

The community of Lehigh Acres sits just a few minutes inland from Fort Myers and Cape Coral, making it very convenient to reach the beaches of south Florida’s Gulf Coast as well as the dining, shopping, and cultural attractions of the nearby urban centers. Rent is very competitive for houses and condos in Lehigh Acres, making it a highly attractive area for folks seeking inexpensive living arrangements close to the coast. The region is well known for its abundance of quality golf facilities, and Lehigh Acres is no exception—residents have numerous country clubs and golf courses at their fingertips, both in town and in the surrounding area.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Lehigh Acres, FL is $738 for one bedroom, and $897 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lehigh Acres has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$738/month
648 Sq Ft
House
$2,308/month
1,542 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,120/month
1,229 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,973/month
1,331 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Lehigh Acres, FL

Transportation

19

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

32

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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.

Schools

G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

863 Students

8
out of 10

Veterans Park Academy For The Arts

Public

Grades PK-8

2,133 Students

6
out of 10

Mirror Lakes Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,228 Students

6
out of 10

Lehigh Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,226 Students

3
out of 10

Harns Marsh Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

989 Students

3
out of 10

Veterans Park Academy For The Arts

Public

Grades PK-8

2,133 Students

6
out of 10

Harns Marsh Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,422 Students

4
out of 10

Lehigh Acres Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,356 Students

3
out of 10

Varsity Lakes Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,307 Students

3
out of 10

Lehigh Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,476 Students

3
out of 10

East Lee County High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,896 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium

Airports

  • Southwest Florida International
  • Punta Gorda

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.