Richmond

Lehigh Acres, FL

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Richmond - Lehigh Acres, FL Area Guide

A laid-back community commutable to Fort Meyers

Suburban Peaceful Affordable Commuter

Richmond is a large neighborhood immediately west of Downtown Lehigh Acres, boasting single-family homes and apartments for rent that are scattered between green spaces, waterways, and marshes. Lee Boulevard is lined with a few casual dining options, conveniences, and the Lehigh Regional Medical Center. The remainder of Richmond is residential, with housing options between affordable and mid-range. The neighborhood is approximately 16 miles east of Fort Myers, 26 miles east of Cape Coral, and 20 miles northeast of the Southwest Florida International Airport. Richmond offers a peaceful escape from city life, while still sitting close enough to major cities for work or entertainment opportunities.

Getting Around

Not Walkable

Walkability

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Daily Essentials

Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

30 / 100

Few to No Café Options Nearby

Cafes

10 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

20 / 100

Recreation

Limited Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium

Airports

  • Southwest Florida International
  • Punta Gorda

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Houses for Rent in Richmond

Property Management Companies

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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.