Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 24, 2026

Average rent in
Cape Girardeau, MO

Last updated on January 24, 2026

Last updated on January 24, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cape Girardeau, MO is $900. This is -53%, or $1,000, lower than the national average.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Median rent

$900

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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cape Girardeau, MO is $900. This is -53%, or $1,000, lower than the national average.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

23%
55%
19%
2%
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
$3,001+$3,001+

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 increased by 1% in the last month and have remained the same 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 $850. A 1-bedroom apartment in Cape Girardeau, MO costs about $672 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 $1,550.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$670

9%

1%

2 bedroom

$850

3%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,400

5%

1%

4 bedroom

$1,700

4%

7%

Studio

$900

2%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$670

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

4%

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.

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$900
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cape Girardeau, MO is 44% lower 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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1710 North Sprigg Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

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BOXWOOD 535

535 Boxwood Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

2 beds

1 bath

$650

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3d ago

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SYCAMORE 613

613 Sycamore Cir, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

2 beds

1 bath

$675

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2d ago

8.5

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BOXWOOD 526

526 Boxwood Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

2 beds

1 bath

$695

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SYCAMORE 609 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

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SYCAMORE 609

609 Sycamore Cir, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

2 beds

1 bath

$695

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Delwin Apts - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Delwin Apts

1941 Delwin St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

2 beds

1 bath

$725

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701 Watkins Drive - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

701 Watkins Drive

701 Watkins Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

2 beds

1 bath

$760

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235 North Lorimier Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

235 North Lorimier Street

235 N Lorimier St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

2 beds

1 bath

$765–$800

Apartment for rent