Fort Myers Apartments for Rent

About Fort Myers

Fort Myers is situated near Florida's west coast across from Cape Coral. Renters will have access to the Southwest Florida International Airport for out of town travel. The Lee Memorial Hospital is a large employer in the area.

There are several schools of higher learning in Fort Myers including Florida Gulf Coast University located in the southern portion of the city where more than 12,000 students are enrolled.

For some residents of Fort Myers apartments, an afternoon of shopping may mean strolling around the historic downtown area browsing the unique shops and grabbing a bite to eat at a quaint restaurant. Others will prefer a trip to the Edison Mall on Cleveland Avenue which has several department stores and more than 160 specialty shops. Another option is to head over to the Tanger Outlet Center for big discounts on name brand good.

There are many attractions and activities in this area to keep you entertained and busy. Here are a few to get you started.

• Imaginarium Science Center
• Historic Arcade Theater
• Barbara B Mann Performing Arts at Edison State College
• Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
• Take a dinner cruise or fishing trip

Fort Myers hosts many annual events including a Shrimp Festival in March that features crafts, fun and food.

A post office in Fort Myers is located at 1350 Monroe Street. The phone number is 239-334-9159.

The following chart shows the average rent for an apartment in Fort Myers, FL and nearby cities: