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Last updated on September 8, 2026
Average rent in
Cape Girardeau, MO
Average rent in
Last updated on September 8, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Cape Girardeau rent stands today
Cape Girardeau, MO rent rose 5.0% year over year, with a current median of $950/month. Renters today are paying $89 more per month on average than last year, extending the upward trend from the recent trough in December 2024.
Compared to national trends
Cape Girardeau sits 50.0% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in a smaller metro with 61 total rentals.
Price ranges
Apartments make up 65.6% of rentals with a median of $800/month, while houses run a median of $1,500/month. Bedroom medians range from $660/month for studios and 1-bedrooms to $1,700/month for 4+ bedrooms, reflecting diverse options for renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Cape Girardeau
$950/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Cape Girardeau is $950 per month as of September 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $950 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cape Girardeau
61
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Cape Girardeau run $650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $660 | No Change |  9% | |
1 bedroom | $660 | 4% | 25% | |
2 bedroom | $917 | 2% | 16% | |
3 bedroom | $1,495 | 4% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $1,700 | 4% | 7% |
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 | 18% | - | |
Houses | $1,500 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$660
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$660
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
25%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$917
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
16%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
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
18%
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
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
50%lower than the national median
37%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cape Girardeau, MO is 21% lower 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
4d ago
Verified
1710 North Sprigg Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
2–4 beds
2–4 baths
$510–$1,960
Apartment for rent
Available May 6
4d ago
522 Boxwood Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
614 Boxwood Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3029 Mimosa 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
$4,990
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Cape Girardeau
4 beds
3 baths
$2,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Cape Girardeau
110 Beechwood Ln, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
3 beds
2 baths
$2,150
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Cape Girardeau
102 Beechwood Ln, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
3 beds
2 baths
$2,150
House for rent
Available Jun 1
4d 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
4d ago
Verified
1710 North Sprigg Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
2–4 beds
2–4 baths
$510–$1,960
Apartment for rent
Available May 6
11h ago
000 000 Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau, MO 63071
1–3 beds
1 bath
$575–$1,000
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2845 Themis St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1710 North Sprigg Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
2–4 beds
2–4 baths
$510–$1,960
Apartment for rent
Available May 6
4d 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
3d ago
235 N Lorimier St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
2 beds
1 bath
$765
Apartment for rent
3d ago
5 Village Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
4d 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
000 000 Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau, MO 63071
1–2 beds
1 bath
$575–$1,000
Apartment for rent
22h ago
45 S West End Blvd, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Studio
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
23h ago
House for rent in Cape Girardeau
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,500
$1,300
Price drop
House 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 $950 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cape Girardeau?
Average rent prices in Cape Girardeau have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Cape Girardeau rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cape Girardeau is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 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 $38,000/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?
June offers the best rental deals in Cape Girardeau, with rents running about 17% lower than January, which sees the highest prices of the 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).