Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Cape Canaveral, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Cape Canaveral, FL rent slipped 4.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,000/month. Renters today are paying $79 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially unchanged.

  • Cape Canaveral runs 2.8% more expensive than the $1,945/month national median, positioning it as a slightly pricier market with a total of 67 rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Cape Canaveral rent for around $1,000/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,495/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,000/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,875/month. Houses command a median of $2,375/month compared to $1,695/month for apartments, which make up just 7.3% of total rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Harbor Heights rents fell 58.8% year over year to $2,000/month across 14 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 4.8% drop and shows a localized cooldown in Harbor Heights.

Median rent

Median rent in Cape Canaveral

$2,000/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cape Canaveral is $2,000 per month as of July 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $55 more per month.

$1.72

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cape Canaveral

67

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cape Canaveral rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Cape Canaveral, FL

Average rent prices in Cape Canaveral have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Cape Canaveral, FL

Rent prices in Cape Canaveral vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cape Canaveral is $1,695, whereas a house costs $2,375. 1-bedroom apartments in Cape Canaveral run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

33%

17%

1 bedroom

$1,495

3%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,000

6%

12%

3 bedroom

$2,700

6%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,875

3%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

33%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,875

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Cape Canaveral, FL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Cape Canaveral, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach by all bedroom counts and property types.

Cape Canaveral

Median rent price$2,000
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cape Canaveral, FL is 23% lower than the median rent in Cocoa Beach, FL.

Discover rentals in Cape Canaveral, FL

8401 N Atlantic Ave #H9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Cape Canaveral

8401 N Atlantic Ave #H9, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Condo for rent

Ocean Walk - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Ocean Walk

208 Pierce Ave, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

310 Taylor Ave #C19 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Cape Canaveral

CONDOS - Cape Canaveral, FL

310 Taylor Ave #C19, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Condo for rent

Oceanside Palms - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Oceanside Palms

321 Johnson Ave, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500–$1,695

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Cape Canaveral, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Cape Canaveral rental market.

How much is rent in Cape Canaveral?

The average rent in Cape Canaveral is $2,000 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cape Canaveral?

Average rent prices in Cape Canaveral have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Cape Canaveral rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cape Canaveral is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $55 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cape Canaveral?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Cape Canaveral are Ocean Woods ($1,800/mo), Cape Caneveral Beach Gardens ($1,875/mo), and Harbor Heights ($2,000/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cape Canaveral?

To comfortably afford rent in Cape Canaveral, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Cape Canaveral?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Cape Canaveral average around $1,480/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,970/month.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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