Cape Girardeau, MO rental market
Last updated August 11, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Cape Girardeau, MO is $975.
$975
-$25
+$125
104
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $450 to $3,500.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 1 |
| $500 | 2 |
| $600 | 8 |
| $700 | 18 |
| $800 | 21 |
| $900 | 16 |
| $1,000 | 11 |
| $1,100 | 12 |
| $1,200 | 10 |
| $1,300 | 5 |
| $1,400 | 6 |
| $1,500 | 9 |
| $1,600 | 4 |
| $1,700 | 2 |
| $1,800 | 3 |
| $1,900 | 3 |
| $2,000 | 2 |
| $2,100 | 4 |
| $2,300 | 2 |
| $2,400 | 1 |
| $2,500 | 1 |
| $2,700 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 1 |
| $3,500+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $125 compared to the previous year.
| 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 | $895 | No data |
| Oct | $983 | No data |
| Nov | $850 | No data |
| Dec | $950 | No 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.
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.
$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.