The Grove at Portofino Vineyards
9980 Portofino Vineyards Cir,
Fort Myers, FL 33967
$1,515 - $4,916
1-4 Beds
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL
Florida Gulf Coast University - Fort Myers, FL Area Guide
Follow the green and blue, go Eagles!
FGCU
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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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in Fort Myers, FL is $1,441 for a studio, $1,531 for one bedroom, $1,782 for two bedrooms, and $2,226 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fort Myers has decreased by -4.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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580 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,441/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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762 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,531/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,093 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,782/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,402 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,226/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
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Florida Gulf Coast University - Fort Myers, FL (University), so everyday errands require more planning.
No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
10
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
40
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
30
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Florida Gulf Coast University - Fort Myers, FL (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
10
/ 100
Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby
Nightlife
10
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
910 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
617 Students
Rayma C. Page Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
643 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
988 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
829 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,084 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
790 Students
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
1,055 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
761 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,176 Students
Florida SouthWestern Collegiate HS-Lee
Public
Grades 9-12
413 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,760 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,328 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,145 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,051 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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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† 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.