Cape Girardeau, MO rental market

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Last updated August 11, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Cape Girardeau, MO is $975.

Average rent

$975

Month-over-month change

-$25

Year-over-year change

+$125

Available rentals

104

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $450 to $3,500.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$01
$5002
$6008
$70018
$80021
$90016
$1,00011
$1,10012
$1,20010
$1,3005
$1,4006
$1,5009
$1,6004
$1,7002
$1,8003
$1,9003
$2,0002
$2,1004
$2,3002
$2,4001
$2,5001
$2,7001
$3,4001
$3,500+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $125 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$965$895
Feb$965$1,000
Mar$1,000$975
Apr$965$990
May$965$925
Jun$865$895
Jul$875$1,000
Aug$850$1,000
Sep$895No data
Oct$983No data
Nov$850No data
Dec$950No data

Market temperature

The Cape Girardeau, MO rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Cape Girardeau, MO is 54% lower than the national average.

Cape Girardeau, MOvs.

$975

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Cape Girardeau, MO?

The average rent in Cape Girardeau, MO is $975.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Cape Girardeau, MO?

Houses in Cape Girardeau, MO rent between $450 - $3,500 with an average rent of $975.

3. How has the rent in Cape Girardeau, MO changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Cape Girardeau, MO increased by $125

4. How much has the rent in Cape Girardeau, MO increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Cape Girardeau, MO decreased by $25

5. How many available rentals are there in Cape Girardeau, MO?

There are currently 104 rentals available in Cape Girardeau, MO.

6. How do rent prices in Cape Girardeau, MO compare with the national average?

The average rent in Cape Girardeau, MO is $975 — 53.57% lower the national average of $2,100.

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