Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL

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Florida Gulf Coast University - Fort Myers, FL

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Since its opening in 1997, Florida Gulf Coast University has served as a catalyst for the local economy and a cultural hub for the community. FGCU embraces environmental sustainability, diversity, civic responsibility, and lifelong learning habits. Students at FGCU achieve academic success with access to innovative programs, outstanding faculty, small class sizes, and a tech-friendly campus. The FGCU Eagles sports teams energize the entire region, competing in the NCAA Division I Atlantic Sun Conference.

There are an abundance of apartments available for rent around FGCU and a few miles north of campus near the Gulf Coast Town Center. If your choice of apartments is not within walking distance of FGCU, consider accommodations in close proximity to I-75 for an easy commute to campus.

Over 150 student organizations, a variety of intramural sports, and nearby Lovers Key State Park ensure there’s plenty to do around FGCU.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Fort Myers, FL is $1,508 for a studio, $1,582 for one bedroom, $1,835 for two bedrooms, and $2,257 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fort Myers has decreased by -6.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 574 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,508/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 766 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,582/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,091 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,835/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,392 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,257/month

    Average Rent

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

  • Koreshan State Historic Site
  • Bonita Nature Place
  • Mound Key Archaeological State Park
  • Lovers Key State Park

Airports

  • Southwest Florida International
  • Punta Gorda

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