Lumen Luxury Apartments
3500 Star Ln,
Fort Myers, FL 33916
$1,399 - $2,386
1-3 Beds
Fort Myers
Fort Myers, FL Area Guide
Uncover historical gems in this tropical oasis
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Welcome to Fort Myers, where palm-lined streets and sunshine create an inviting atmosphere in Southwest Florida. This historic "City of Palms" offers varied housing options, from downtown apartments averaging $1,608 for one-bedroom units to suburban communities with two-bedroom homes around $1,880 monthly. The rental market has seen rates decline by about 2.9% over the past year. The Dean Park Historic District preserves beautiful vintage homes, while the Edison Park area sits near the Edison and Ford Winter Estates.
Downtown Fort Myers centers on the River District, where preserved architecture houses local shops and dining spots. The Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium offers 105 acres of natural Florida landscape to explore, while the Edison and Ford Winter Estates provides glimpses into the area's fascinating past. The Florida Repertory Theatre, located in the historic Arcade Theater, continues the cultural legacy of downtown. Florida SouthWestern State College adds to the community's educational resources. With over 86,000 residents, Fort Myers combines historic charm with easy access to Southwest Florida's beaches, parks, and waterways.
Explore the City
East Fort Myers enjoys the liveliness of neighboring Downtown Fort Myers.
Downtown Fort Myers comes alive in the nighttime, painted with vintage neon signs.
Water activities such as paddle boarding and boating are popular along the Caloosahatchee River.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Fort Myers, FL is $1,399 for a studio, $1,516 for one bedroom, $1,748 for two bedrooms, and $2,166 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fort Myers has decreased by -6.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,516/month
765 Sq Ft
House
$3,153/month
1,658 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,658/month
1,176 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,064/month
1,270 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Fort Myers, FL is 1.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Fort Myers is 11.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,399 - $2,164. You can expect to pay 4.2% more for groceries, 1.3% more for utilities, and 3.1% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fort Myers, FL is for everyday living.
Car-Dependent
39
/ 100
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Bikeable
50
/ 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Schools
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Rayma C. Page Elementary School
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Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School
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Grades 6-8
Florida SouthWestern Collegiate HS-Lee
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Grades 9-12
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Grades 9-12
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Grades 9-12
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Grades PK-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
- Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium
- Edison and Ford Winter Estates
- Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve
- Jaycee Park
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.