The Ivy
2480 First St,
Fort Myers, FL 33901
$1,649 - $3,135
Studio - 3 Beds
Downtown Fort Myers
Fort Myers, FL
Downtown Fort Myers - Fort Myers, FL
Area Guide
Old-school elegance and modern flair combine in this timeless city center
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With fantastic views of the Caloosahatchee River, Downtown Fort Myers is everything you love about Florida with an urban twist. As Lee County’s commercial hub, the downtown area is home to a variety of offices and government buildings. It is also home to Centennial Park, a riverside park that is home to the Downtown Farmers Market. As a hub for the arts, Downtown Fort Myers features the ArtFest Fort Meyers, the Fort Myers Film Festival, the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, and the Florida Repertory Theatre. Several of Florida’s favorite beaches are located just minutes from downtown, including Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel Island, and Captiva Island.
When you rent in Downtown Fort Myers, you’ll be living where legendary magnates such as Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and Harvey Firestone spent their vacations in the early 20th century. In fact, much of the community remains occupied by beautifully preserved buildings and homes well over a century old (the Edison and Ford winter estates are now among the most popular attractions on the waterfront). Amid this timeless setting, you’ll find a thriving urban atmosphere, with brick-paved streets and palm trees adding unique character to the city blocks full of cafes, nightlife hotspots, galleries, specialty shops, and theaters. Whether you’re starting your day with a fresh cup of coffee at Green Cup Café, catching a performance at the legendary Arcade Theatre, or enjoying the nightlife at the 86 Room, you’re sure to find your new favorite hangout (plus plenty of honorable mentions) just a short walk away from home.
Rent Trends
As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Fort Myers is $1,297 for a studio, $1,590 for one bedroom, $1,936 for two bedrooms, and $3,025 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Fort Myers has decreased by -3.9% in the past year.
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Studio
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604 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,297/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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734 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,590/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,059 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,936/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,481 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,025/month
Average Rent
Transportation
69
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
59
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Edison and Ford Winter Estates
- Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium
- Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
- Yellow Fever Creek Preserve
- Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve
Airports
- Southwest Florida International
- Punta Gorda
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† 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.
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