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Rental Market Trends in Cape Coral, FL

What is the average rent in Cape Coral, FL?

$1,520/month

Average Rent

771 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-11.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of February 2026, the average rent in Cape Coral, FL is $1,520 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,625/month, which means Cape Coral rent prices are 6% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Cape Coral, you can expect to pay about $1,318 per month for a studio, $1,520 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,756 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,189 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,318/month
576 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,520/month
771 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,756/month
1,040 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,189/month
1,251 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$939/month
273 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,346/month
1,251 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,868/month
1,588 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,021/month
1,892 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,469/month
725 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,996/month
1,210 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,361/month
1,704 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,382/month
780 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,482/month
1,228 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,799/month
1,490 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Cape Coral, FL?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 11.2%, which averages out to $169 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Cape Coral, FL
Last Updated February 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Cape Coral, FL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
16% $700 - $1,000/month
29% $1,001 - $1,500/month
45% $1,501 - $2,000/month
10% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cape Coral?

Based on current rent prices, Pelican, Hancock and Trafalgar are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cape Coral.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Pelican
$1,467/month
748 Sq Ft
Hancock
$1,494/month
772 Sq Ft
Trafalgar
$1,522/month
772 Sq Ft
Mariner
$1,548/month
814 Sq Ft
Diplomat
$1,674/month
851 Sq Ft
Burnt Store
$1,702/month
822 Sq Ft
The Villages at Entrada
$1,705/month
887 Sq Ft
Caloosahatchee
$1,877/month
805 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cape Coral?

Based on current rent prices, Caloosahatchee, The Villages at Entrada and Burnt Store are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cape Coral.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Caloosahatchee
$1,877/month
805 Sq Ft
The Villages at Entrada
$1,705/month
887 Sq Ft
Burnt Store
$1,702/month
822 Sq Ft
Diplomat
$1,674/month
851 Sq Ft
Mariner
$1,548/month
814 Sq Ft
Trafalgar
$1,522/month
772 Sq Ft
Hancock
$1,494/month
772 Sq Ft
Pelican
$1,467/month
748 Sq Ft

Which Cape Coral neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Cape Coral with the most apartments available are Mariner, Caloosahatchee and Diplomat .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Mariner
$1,548/month
814 Sq Ft
Caloosahatchee
$1,877/month
805 Sq Ft
Diplomat
$1,674/month
851 Sq Ft
Trafalgar
$1,522/month
772 Sq Ft
Pelican
$1,467/month
748 Sq Ft
Hancock
$1,494/month
772 Sq Ft
Burnt Store
$1,702/month
822 Sq Ft
The Villages at Entrada
$1,705/month
887 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Cape Coral, FL?

Because the average rent in Cape Coral is $1,520, you’ll want to make about $5,066 per month or $60,792 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Cape Coral, FL is 0.2% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Cape Coral is 8.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,318 - $2,189. You can expect to pay 4.7% more for groceries, 1.2% more for utilities, and 2.9% more for transportation.

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Cape Coral, FL

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How does Cape Coral, FL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Cape Coral, FL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Pelican

Cape Coral, FL

Caloosahatchee

Cape Coral, FL

Studio
$1,013/month
$1,381/month
One Bedroom
$1,466/month
$1,551/month
Two Bedroom
$1,703/month
$1,940/month
Three Bedroom
$2,144/month
$3,240/month
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Cape at Savona Point

1730 Savona Point Cir,
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The Palms at Cape Coral

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The Club on Pine Island

315 SW Pine Island Rd,
Cape Coral, FL 33991

$1,409 - $3,005

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The Cove at 47th

870 SE 47th Ter,
Cape Coral, FL 33904

$1,155 - $2,320

Studio - 3 Beds

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  • 171,347

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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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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