Diplomat

Cape Coral, FL

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Diplomat - Cape Coral, FL Area Guide

The Diplomat neighborhood of Cape Coral features wide open spaces and roomy plots of land, perfect for nature lovers who still have a desire to live close enough to the action of the city. The waterways that flow through the neighborhood are popular for kayaking, canoeing, and boating. The Yellow Fever Creek Preserve, located at the north end of the neighborhood, covers 340 acres and provides a variety of hiking and horseback-riding trails. Cape Coral is a coastal community located along the Southwest side of Florida, with a stretch of white-sand beaches along the Gulf Coast just minutes away. Known as the "Waterfront Wonderland," Cape Coral is home to more than 400 miles of canals, more than any other city in the world. The world-famous Captiva and Sanibel Island -- both well-known for their shell-filled beaches -- are less than 20 miles from Cape Coral.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Diplomat is $1,214 for a studio, $1,578 for one bedroom, $1,825 for two bedrooms, and $2,198 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Diplomat has decreased by -3.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 495 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,214/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 835 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,578/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,198 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,825/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,369 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,198/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

20 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

20 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

40 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

60 / 100

Few to No Wellness Amenity Options Nearby

Wellness

10 / 100

Local Vibe

Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

10 / 100

Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby

Nightlife

10 / 100

Fairly Noisy

Quiet Score

70 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Yellow Fever Creek Preserve
  • Reflections Park
  • Edison and Ford Winter Estates
  • Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium
  • Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve

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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.