What is the average apartment size in Lehigh Acres?

The average size for a Lehigh Acres, Lee County, FL apartment is 1,038 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Lehigh Acres?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Lehigh Acres is $2,292 per month, a 4.04% decrease from last years average of $2,388.

What is the average apartment size in Lehigh Acres?

The typical apartment in Lehigh Acres offers about 1,038 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Lehigh Acres, Lee County, FL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Lehigh Acres?

The typical rent budget in Lehigh Acres ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 36% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Lehigh Acres?

In Lehigh Acres, 27% of households rent while 73% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Lehigh Acres is $2,292, a 4.04% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,388.

One-bedroom apartments provide 736 square feet for $1,700, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,066 offer 1,058 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,397 sq ft) for $2,594, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Lehigh Acres, Lee County, FL

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,292	1,038 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,700	736 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,066	1,058 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,594	1,397 sq. ft.

Lehigh Acres, Lee County, FL rent trends

Rental prices in Lehigh Acres, Lee County, FL have decreased by 4.04% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,388 to $2,292.

What's the typical rent budget in Lehigh Acres, Lee County, FL?

The largest share of rentals in Lehigh Acres, Lee County, FL (36%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Lehigh Acres, Lee County, FL?

15,576 or 27% of the households in Lehigh Acres, Lee County, FL are renter-occupied while 43,177 or 73% are owner-occupied.

Average Rent in Lehigh Acres, Lee County, FL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Miromar Lakes	$2,606
Fiddlesticks	$1,692

Lehigh Acres | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Fiddlesticks is 35% lower than in Miromar Lakes

$1,692

Fiddlesticks rent is 26% lower than Lehigh Acres average

Average Rent $1,692

$2,606

Miromar Lakes rent is 14% higher than Lehigh Acres average

Average Rent $2,606

How Lehigh Acres Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Lehigh Acres	$2,292
Jacksonville	$1,489
Cape Coral	$1,691
Kissimmee	$1,813
Tampa	$1,997
Miami	$2,710
Fort Myers	$1,741
North Port	$1,715
Lakeland	$1,507
Orlando	$1,793
Port St. Lucie	$2,146

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Lehigh Acres apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.