Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 10, 2025

Average rent in
Cape Girardeau, MO

Last updated on December 10, 2025

Last updated on December 10, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cape Girardeau, MO is $885. This is -54%, or $1,040, lower than the national average.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Median rent

$885

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

48

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cape Girardeau, MO is $885. This is -54%, or $1,040, lower than the national average.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

34%
54%
10%
2%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

Households

54%
46%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Cape Girardeau, MO

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Cape Girardeau, MO have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 4% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Cape Girardeau, MO

The monthly rent for an apartment in Cape Girardeau, MO is $800. A 1-bedroom apartment in Cape Girardeau, MO costs about $670 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $850. Houses for rent in Cape Girardeau, MO are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,400.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$670

17%

7%

2 bedroom

$850

3%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,400

4%

18%

4 bedroom

$2,500

2%

12%

Studio

$752

1%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$752

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$670

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Cape Girardeau, MO, 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.

Compare rent prices in Cape Girardeau, MO to other cities

Median rent prices in Cape Girardeau, MO for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Benton, MO.

Cape Girardeau

Median rent price$885
decreased by54%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$850
decreased by56%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cape Girardeau, MO is 4% higher than the median rent in Benton, MO.

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Cost of living in
Cape Girardeau, MO

The overall cost of living in Cape Girardeau, MO is about the same as the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

3% higher

Groceries

10% higher

Health

17% lower

Housing

11% lower

Transportation

16% higher

Utilities

3% lower

Apartments for rent in Benton

Discover rentals in Cape Girardeau, MO

Cape Trails - Photo 1 of 1
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Cape Trails

1710 North Sprigg Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

4 beds

4 baths

$490

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 24

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Cape View Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

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Cape View Apartments

901 Hackberry Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

3 beds

2 baths

$650

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MIMOSA 3021 - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.5

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MIMOSA 3021

3021 Mimosa St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

Sycamore 621 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Sycamore 621

621 Sycamore Circle, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

Boxwood 614 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Boxwood 614

614 Boxwood Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

MIMOSA 3029 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

MIMOSA 3029

3029 Mimosa Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

2820 Themis St #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Cape Girardeau

2820 Themis Street, Unit D

2820 Themis St #D, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Condo for rent

Available Dec 15

3018 Mimosa St. - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.3

Very good

3018 Mimosa St.

3018 Mimosa Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent