The District at Cape
630 S Spring St,
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
$361 - $1,326
1-3 Beds
Cape Girardeau
Cape Girardeau, MO
Area Guide
Bask in the country atmosphere and big-city amenities of southeastern Missouri
Suburban
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Scenic
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Riverside
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Welcoming
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College Town
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Historic
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Active
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Vibrant
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Accessible
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Cape Girardeau, also known as “Cape,” is the largest city in southeastern Missouri, stretching along the banks of the Mississippi River and the Missouri-Illinois border. Cape offers residents a country atmosphere with a taste of big-city living, from the national retailers at West Park Mall and the local shops in the quaint downtown area to the bustling Isle Casino Cape Girardeau and the many peaceful parks and green spaces in town.
Home to Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau exudes the vibrancy of a college town, with a bevy of shops, restaurants, bars, coffee houses, and entertainment venues. Destinations like Saint Louis and Memphis are about a two-hour drive away from Cape Girardeau as well. Convenience to I-55 makes getting around from Cape Girardeau simple.
Explore the City
Southeast Missouri State University is a prominent institution in Cape Girardeau.
Bungalows and small cottages line streets in Cape Girardeau.
Restaurants and stores are located in historic buildings in Cape Girardeau.
Rent Trends
As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Cape Girardeau, MO is $652 for a studio, $608 for one bedroom, $745 for two bedrooms, and $531 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cape Girardeau has increased by 2.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$608/month
498 Sq Ft
House
$1,718/month
1,324 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Cape Girardeau, MO is 5.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Cape Girardeau is 18.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $531 - $745. You can expect to pay 4.2% more for groceries, 4.5% less for utilities, and 7.3% more for transportation.
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Transportation
36
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
35
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-4
296 Students
Public
Grades PK-4
217 Students
Public
Grades 5-6
604 Students
Public
Grades PK-4
470 Students
Public
Grades K-4
351 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
618 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
244 Students
Public
Grades K-12
28 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,341 Students
Public
Grades K-12
28 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center
- St. Louis Iron Mountain & Southern Railway
Commuter Rail
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.