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Rental Market Trends in Cape Coral, FL

What is the average rent in Cape Coral, FL?

$1,511/month

Average Rent

768 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-10.7%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Cape Coral, FL is $1,511 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,632/month, which means Cape Coral rent prices are 7% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Cape Coral, you can expect to pay about $1,395 per month for a studio, $1,511 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,722 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,127 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,395/month
576 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,511/month
768 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,722/month
1,035 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,127/month
1,251 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,260/month
625 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,335/month
1,228 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,945/month
1,618 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,170/month
1,952 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,552/month
683 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,072/month
1,193 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,637/month
1,716 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,395/month
693 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,495/month
1,154 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,768/month
1,436 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,360/month
2,101 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 10.7%, which averages out to $161 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 December 2025
$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
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
43% $1,501 - $2,000/month
8% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cape Coral?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Trafalgar
$1,455/month
773 Sq Ft
Pelican
$1,470/month
742 Sq Ft
Hancock
$1,501/month
804 Sq Ft
Burnt Store
$1,525/month
827 Sq Ft
Mariner
$1,562/month
825 Sq Ft
The Villages at Entrada
$1,704/month
887 Sq Ft
Diplomat
$1,718/month
856 Sq Ft
Caloosahatchee
$1,931/month
804 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cape Coral?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Caloosahatchee
$1,931/month
804 Sq Ft
Diplomat
$1,718/month
856 Sq Ft
The Villages at Entrada
$1,704/month
887 Sq Ft
Mariner
$1,562/month
825 Sq Ft
Burnt Store
$1,525/month
827 Sq Ft
Hancock
$1,501/month
804 Sq Ft
Pelican
$1,470/month
742 Sq Ft
Trafalgar
$1,455/month
773 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 Trafalgar .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Mariner
$1,562/month
825 Sq Ft
Caloosahatchee
$1,931/month
804 Sq Ft
Trafalgar
$1,455/month
773 Sq Ft
Diplomat
$1,718/month
856 Sq Ft
Hancock
$1,501/month
804 Sq Ft
Pelican
$1,470/month
742 Sq Ft
Burnt Store
$1,525/month
827 Sq Ft
The Villages at Entrada
$1,704/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 $1,511, you’ll want to make about $5,036 per month or $60,432 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 $1,395 - $2,127. 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

3,453 Available Apartments for Rent

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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

Trafalgar

Cape Coral, FL

Caloosahatchee

Cape Coral, FL

Studio
-
$1,438/month
One Bedroom
$1,375/month
$1,506/month
Two Bedroom
$1,714/month
$1,877/month
Three Bedroom
$1,896/month
$3,400/month
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$1,135 - $2,395

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Cape Coral, FL 33991

$1,271 - $1,912

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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