Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 22, 2025

Average rent in
Cape Girardeau, MO

Last updated on October 22, 2025

Last updated on October 22, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cape Girardeau, MO is $875. This is -55%, or $1,070, lower than the national average.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Median rent

$875

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

57

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cape Girardeau, MO is $875. This is -55%, or $1,070, lower than the national average.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

39%
48%
12%
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 decreased by 3% in the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $775. A 1-bedroom apartment in Cape Girardeau, MO costs about $675 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $800. Houses for rent in Cape Girardeau, MO are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$675

5%

6%

2 bedroom

$800

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$1,150

2%

16%

4 bedroom

$1,500

16%

30%

Studio

$350

1%

38%

Studio

Average rent

$350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

38%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$675

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

30%

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$875
decreased by55%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$765
decreased by61%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cape Girardeau, MO is 14% 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

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Cape Trails

1710 North Sprigg Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

4 beds

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$490

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ASPEN 3019

3019 Aspen Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

2 beds

1 bath

$625

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BOXWOOD 522

522 Boxwood Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

2 beds

1 bath

$625

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19h ago

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MIMOSA 3021

3021 Mimosa St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

2 beds

1 bath

$650

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1318 N Sprigg St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

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1318 N Sprigg St

1318 N Sprigg St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

2 beds

1 bath

$650

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Boxwood 614 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

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Boxwood 614

614 Boxwood Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

SYCAMORE 611 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

SYCAMORE 611

611 Sycamore Cir, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

BOXWOOD 624 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

BOXWOOD 624

624 Boxwood Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

2 beds

1 bath

$675

Apartment for rent