Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL

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Florida Gulf Coast University - Fort Myers, FL Area Guide

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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 March 2026, the average apartment rent in Fort Myers, FL is $1,400 for a studio, $1,517 for one bedroom, $1,749 for two bedrooms, and $2,170 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fort Myers has decreased by -6.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 571 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,400/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 766 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,517/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,092 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,749/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,403 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,170/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Florida Gulf Coast University - Fort Myers, FL (University) is for everyday living.

Somewhat walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Limited public transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Schools

Tanglewood Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Three Oaks Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Villas Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Heights Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Fort Myers High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Riverdale High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Cypress Lake High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Lee County Virtual Franchise

Public

Grades PK-12

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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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.