Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Cape Coral, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Cape Coral, FL rent slipped 5.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,875/month. Renters today are paying $88 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Cape Coral sits 3.4% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, with 1,315 total rentals offering a moderate-sized market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Cape Coral run around $1,025/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,265/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,475/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,999/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $2,260/month, providing options for different household sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
In Cape Coral, FL, Trafalgar rents fell 11.2% year over year to $1,998/month across 53 rentals, with Burnt Store down 8.3% to $2,200/month and Hancock down 5.6% to $1,700/month. These declines exceed the citywide 5.9% drop, showing a localized cooldown in some neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Cape Coral
$1,875/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Cape Coral is $1,875 per month as of August 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $65 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cape Coral
1,315
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Cape Coral rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Cape Coral, FL
Average rent prices in Cape Coral have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 Coral, FL
Rent prices in Cape Coral vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cape Coral is $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,145. 1-bedroom apartments in Cape Coral run $1,349 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,025 |  1% | 18% | |
1 bedroom | $1,265 | 5% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,475 | 1% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,999 | 6% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,260 | 2% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Burnt Store | $2,200 | |
Caloosahatchee | $1,800 | |
Diplomat | $1,698 | |
Hancock | $1,700 | |
Mariner | $2,000 | |
Pelican | $1,900 | |
Trafalgar | $1,997 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,500 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,550 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,145 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $960 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,265
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,999
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,260
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
Hancock
Average rent
$1,700
Pelican
Average rent
$1,900
Caloosahatchee
Average rent
$1,800
Diplomat
Average rent
$1,698
Mariner
Average rent
$2,000
Burnt Store
Average rent
$2,200
Trafalgar
Average rent
$1,997
Apartments
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,145
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$960
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Cape Coral, 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 Coral, FL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Cape Coral and Buckingham by all bedroom counts and property types.
Cape Coral
3%lower than the national median
3%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cape Coral, FL is 6% lower than the median rent in Buckingham, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,999
6%$3,250
2%$3,999
13%$1,900
6%$1,787
7%$2,200
8%$7,500
17%$1,800
8%$2,095
8%$6,250
70%$3,350
72%$1,750
1%Cost of living in Cape Coral, FL
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 3% higher |
| Groceries | 5% higher |
| Health | 6% higher |
| Housing | 13% lower |
| Transportation | 3% higher |
| Utilities | No difference |
Discover rentals in Cape Coral, FL
11h ago
Diplomat apartment for rent in Cape Coral
549 San Bernardino StUpstairs RM, Cape Coral, FL 33903
1 bed
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Hancock apartment for rent in Cape Coral
4 beds
2 baths
$772
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Caloosahatchee apartment for rent in Cape Coral
4911 Coronado Pkwy #A, Cape Coral, FL 33904
2 beds
2 baths
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Caloosahatchee apartment for rent in Cape Coral
4911 Coronado Pkwy #B, Cape Coral, FL 33904
2 beds
2 baths
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Caloosahatchee house for rent in Cape Coral
232 Bayshore Dr, Cape Coral, FL 33904
5 beds
6 baths
$21,130
House for rent
5d+ ago
Caloosahatchee house for rent in Cape Coral
252 Bayshore Dr, Cape Coral, FL 33904
3 beds
2 baths
$13,145
House for rent
5d+ ago
Pelican house for rent in Cape Coral
2601 Sw 39th Ter, Cape Coral, FL 33914
3 beds
3 baths
$10,930
House for rent
5d+ ago
Pelican house for rent in Cape Coral
5019 Skyline Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33914
3 beds
2.5 baths
$10,200
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
8049 Stillwater Court, Cape Coral, FL 33903
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 27
12h ago
Verified
315 Sw Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral, FL 33991
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,349–$2,346
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 9
3h ago
Verified
1730 Savona Point Cir, Cape Coral, FL 33914
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,374–$2,675
Apartment for rent
Available May 22
5d+ ago
Mariner house for rent in Cape Coral
4 beds
2 baths
$1,895
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1005 Sw 33rd Ter #NA, Cape Coral, FL 33914
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
House for rent
Available Jul 1
12h ago
Verified
315 Sw Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral, FL 33991
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,349–$2,346
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 9
22h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$3,410
$2,470
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 16
1d ago
Verified
735 Pirates Rest Rd, Cape Coral, FL 33917
3 beds
2 baths
$1,499
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
8049 Stillwater Court, Cape Coral, FL 33903
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 27
12h ago
Verified
315 Sw Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral, FL 33991
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,349–$2,346
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 9
3h ago
Verified
1730 Savona Point Cir, Cape Coral, FL 33914
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,374–$2,675
Apartment for rent
Available May 22
5d+ ago
Mariner house for rent in Cape Coral
4 beds
2 baths
$1,895
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Cape Coral, FL
Quick answers to common questions about the Cape Coral rental market.
How much is rent in Cape Coral?
The average rent in Cape Coral is $1,875 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cape Coral?
Average rent prices in Cape Coral have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Cape Coral rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cape Coral is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $65 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cape Coral?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Cape Coral are Diplomat ($1,698/mo), Hancock ($1,700/mo), and Caloosahatchee ($1,800/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Cape Coral?
To comfortably afford rent in Cape Coral, you'd need to earn approximately $75,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Cape Coral?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Cape Coral average around $1,370/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,550/month, both down from last year.
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).