Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 25, 2026
Average rent in
Cape Girardeau, MO
Average rent in
Last updated on July 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Cape Girardeau, MO rent slipped 2.8% year over year, with a current median of $875/month. Renters today are paying $17 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat as of July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Cape Girardeau sits 55.0% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, making it one of the more accessible smaller metros for renters seeking value. The market offers 62 total rentals, mostly apartments.
Price ranges
Studios in Cape Girardeau run around $692/month, 1-bedrooms around $625/month, and 2-bedrooms around $850/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,342/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,800/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Cape Girardeau rose 24.1% year over year, contrasting with the overall citywide rent decline. This increase shows strong demand for larger rental homes in the market.
Median rent
Median rent in Cape Girardeau
$875/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Cape Girardeau is $875 per month as of July 2026. This is 55% below the national average rent, or $1,070 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cape Girardeau
62
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Cape Girardeau rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Cape Girardeau, MO
Average rent prices in Cape Girardeau have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 Girardeau, MO
Rent prices in Cape Girardeau vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cape Girardeau is $800, whereas a house costs $1,475. 1-bedroom apartments in Cape Girardeau run $625 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $825.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $692 | 3% |  2% | |
1 bedroom | $625 | 3% | 29% | |
2 bedroom | $850 | 6% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,342 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $1,800 | 4% | 11% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Cape Girardeau, MO.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $800 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,000 | 52% | - | |
Houses | $1,475 | No Change | 7% |
Studio
Average rent
$692
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$625
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
29%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,342
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
11%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Cape Girardeau, MO.
Apartments
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
52%
Houses
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
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.
How does rent in Cape Girardeau, MO compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Cape Girardeau and Benton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Cape Girardeau
55%lower than the national median
61%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cape Girardeau, MO is 17% higher than the median rent in Benton, MO.
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Cost of living in Cape Girardeau, MO
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Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | No difference |
| Groceries | 5% higher |
| Health | 21% lower |
| Housing | 18% lower |
| Transportation | 7% higher |
| Utilities | 5% lower |
Discover rentals in Cape Girardeau, MO
1d ago
Verified
1710 North Sprigg Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
2–4 beds
2–4 baths
$510–$698
Apartment for rent
Available May 6
20h ago
609 Sycamore Cir, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
20h ago
3006 Mimosa St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
2 beds
1 bath
$720
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1318 N Sprigg St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cape Girardeau
4 beds
3 baths
$2,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cape Girardeau
4 beds
3 baths
$2,650
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Cape Girardeau
Summerfield Way #145, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
4 beds
3 baths
$2,500
House for rent
Available Jul 22
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Cape Girardeau
104 Beechwood Ln, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
3 beds
2 baths
$2,150
House for rent
Available May 15
1d ago
Verified
2070 North Sprigg Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
1–4 beds
1–4 baths
$520–$2,080
Apartment for rent
Available May 6
1d ago
Verified
1710 North Sprigg Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
2–4 beds
2–4 baths
$510–$698
Apartment for rent
Available May 6
11h ago
2845 Themis St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Apartment for rent in Cape Girardeau
701 North St #2, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
1 bed
1 bath
$775
$725
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1710 North Sprigg Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
2–4 beds
2–4 baths
$510–$698
Apartment for rent
Available May 6
11h ago
235 N Lorimier St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
2 beds
1 bath
$765
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Apartment for rent in Cape Girardeau
701 North St #2, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
1 bed
1 bath
$775
$725
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
701 Watkins Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
1–2 beds
1 bath
$625–$775
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2070 North Sprigg Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
1–4 beds
1–4 baths
$520–$2,080
Apartment for rent
Available May 6
11h ago
316 Independence St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
1 bed
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
11h ago
1211 Cousin St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
11h ago
235 N Lorimier St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
2 beds
1 bath
$765
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Cape Girardeau, MO
Quick answers to common questions about the Cape Girardeau rental market.
How much is rent in Cape Girardeau?
The average rent in Cape Girardeau is $875 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cape Girardeau?
Average rent prices in Cape Girardeau have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Cape Girardeau rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cape Girardeau is 55% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,070 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Cape Girardeau?
To comfortably afford rent in Cape Girardeau, you'd need to earn approximately $35,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Cape Girardeau?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Cape Girardeau average around $680/month and two-bedrooms approximately $870/month.
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).