Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Cape Canaveral, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Cape Canaveral rent stands today

    Cape Canaveral, FL rent slipped 2.4% year over year, with a current median of $2,000/month. Renters today are paying $100 less per month on average than last year.

  • Cape Canaveral runs 5.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Cape Canaveral rent for about $1,050/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,350/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,100/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $2,300/month and 4+ bedrooms $2,800/month. The majority of rentals are 2-bedroom units.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Harbor Heights rents fell 52.2% year over year, a much steeper decline than the citywide 2.4% drop. This neighborhood's change contrasts with the broader market trend in Cape Canaveral, FL.

Median rent

Median rent in Cape Canaveral

$2,000/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cape Canaveral is $2,000 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $100 more per month.

$1.92

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cape Canaveral

69

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $1,550, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Cape Canaveral run $1,345 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.

Listings

Studio

$1,050

6%

48%

1 bedroom

$1,350

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,100

6%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,300

1%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,800

43%

30%

Studio

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

48%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

43%

Last year

30%

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 by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cape Canaveral, FL is 20% lower than the median rent in Cocoa Beach, FL.

Discover rentals in Cape Canaveral, FL

Oceanside Palms - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Oceanside Palms

321 Johnson Ave, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,200–$1,695

Ocean Walk - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Ocean Walk

208 Pierce Ave, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

223 Columbia Dr #110 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Cape Canaveral

350 Fillmore Ave #F19 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Cape Canaveral

Residential Lease, Cape Canaveral, FL

350 Fillmore Ave #F19, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

2 beds

1 bath

$1,475

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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 October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cape Canaveral?

Average rent prices in Cape Canaveral have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Cape Canaveral rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cape Canaveral is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cape Canaveral?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Cape Canaveral are Chandler Park ($1,950/mo), Cape Caneveral Beach Gardens ($2,200/mo), and Harbor Heights ($2,200/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?

December offers the best rental deals in Cape Canaveral, with rents running about 9% lower than February's peak prices. May and June are also less competitive months with lower demand compared to available inventory.

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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