Last updated on September 5, 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 $139 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Cape Canaveral runs 4.7% more expensive than the $1,910/month national median, placing it slightly above average in cost among U.S. metros with a total of 60 rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Cape Canaveral rent for about $1,400/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,450/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,000/month. Larger units reach $2,900/month for 4+ bedrooms, while houses average $2,250/month and apartments $1,575/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Harbor Heights rents fell 56.5% year over year to $2,000/month across 14 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 4.8% drop, making Harbor Heights a distinct local cooldown within Cape Canaveral.

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 August 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $90 more per month.

$1.80

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cape Canaveral

60

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cape Canaveral rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 $1,575, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Cape Canaveral run $1,425 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.

Listings

Studio

$1,400

15%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,450

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$2,000

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,550

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,900

19%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

12%

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$2,475
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cape Canaveral, FL is 19% lower than the median rent in Cocoa Beach, FL.

Discover rentals in Cape Canaveral, FL

Oceanside Palms - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8.6

Very good

Oceanside Palms

321 Johnson Ave, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,200–$1,695

Apartment for rent

Ocean Walk - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

Ocean Walk

208 Pierce Ave, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300–$1,400

Apartment for rent

223 Columbia Dr #110 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Cape Canaveral

CONDOS - Cape Canaveral, FL

223 Columbia Dr #110, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

2 beds

1 bath

$1,425

Condo for rent

308 Buchanan Ave #5 - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

Apartment for rent in Cape Canaveral

Residential Lease, Cape Canaveral, FL

308 Buchanan Ave #5, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

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 August 29, 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 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $90 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cape Canaveral?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Cape Canaveral are Cape Caneveral Beach Gardens ($1,900/mo), Harbor Heights ($2,000/mo), and Ocean Woods ($2,275/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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