Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 9, 2026
Average rent in
Cape Girardeau, MO
Average rent in
Last updated on June 9, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Cape Girardeau, MO rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $900/month. Renters are paying about the same as last year, with no meaningful change in monthly rent levels.
Compared to national trends
Cape Girardeau sits 53.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, reflecting its position as a smaller market with limited total rentals (68) and strong value for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios and 1-bedrooms in Cape Girardeau run around $650/month, while 2-bedrooms sit at $950/month and 4+ bedrooms reach $1,800/month. The 3-bedroom median rent is $1,350/month, marking the increase in rent by bedroom count.
Median rent
Median rent in Cape Girardeau
$900/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Cape Girardeau is $900 per month as of June 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,050 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cape Girardeau
68
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 remained the same 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 $910.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $660 |  2% |  12% | |
1 bedroom | $650 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $950 | 2% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $1,350 | 9% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $1,800 | 1% | No Change |
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 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $750 | 44% | - | |
Houses | $1,500 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$660
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$650
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
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
1%
Condos
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
44%
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
8%
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
54%lower than the national median
56%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cape Girardeau, MO is 6% 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 | 3% higher |
| Groceries | 10% higher |
| Health | 17% lower |
| Housing | 11% lower |
| Transportation | 16% higher |
| Utilities | 3% lower |
Discover rentals in Cape Girardeau, MO
5d+ ago
Verified
1710 North Sprigg Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
2–4 beds
2–4 baths
$510–$698
Apartment for rent
Available May 6
17h ago
000 000 Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau, MO 63071
1–3 beds
1 bath
$599–$1,000
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1941 Delwin St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
3d ago
803 Themis St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
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
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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cape Girardeau
34/38 Benton Hill Lane, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
2 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Apartment for rent
1h ago
2022 Walden Pond Way, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
2 beds
2 baths
$1,650
Apartment for rent
5h 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
5d+ ago
Verified
1710 North Sprigg Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
2–4 beds
2–4 baths
$510–$698
Apartment for rent
Available May 6
17h ago
000 000 Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau, MO 63071
1–3 beds
1 bath
$599–$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cape Girardeau
34/38 Benton Hill Lane, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
2 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1710 North Sprigg Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
2–4 beds
2–4 baths
$510–$698
Apartment for rent
Available May 6
5h 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
333 N Frederick St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
22h ago
818 Themis St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
5h 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
17h ago
000 000 Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau, MO 63071
1–2 beds
1 bath
$599–$975
Apartment for rent
4d ago
333 N Frederick St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
1h ago
2825 Whitener St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
1 bed
1 bath
$600
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 $900 per month as of June 6, 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 remained the same since last year.
How does Cape Girardeau rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cape Girardeau is 54% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,050 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 $36,000/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?
Cape Girardeau, Missouri rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $650 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $860 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of the rental market at 45% of available inventory.
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).