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Rental Market Trends in Cape Coral, FL

What is the average rent in Cape Coral, FL?

$1,481/month

Average Rent

771 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-7.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of May 2026, the average rent in Cape Coral, FL is $1,481 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Cape Coral rent prices are 10% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Cape Coral, you can expect to pay about $1,298 per month for a studio, $1,481 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,714 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,118 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,298/month
576 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,481/month
771 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,714/month
1,040 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,118/month
1,251 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,009/month
2,022 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,198/month
1,255 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,942/month
1,628 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,133/month
1,922 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,800/month
1,185 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,090/month
1,236 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,598/month
1,777 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,387/month
734 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,491/month
1,122 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,095/month
1,598 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,437/month
2,309 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 7.3%, which averages out to $108 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated May 2026
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Rent Ranges in Cape Coral, FL
Last Updated May 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
15% $700 - $1,000/month
32% $1,001 - $1,500/month
45% $1,501 - $2,000/month
8% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cape Coral?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Trafalgar
$1,445/month
779 Sq Ft
Hancock
$1,451/month
857 Sq Ft
Burnt Store
$1,455/month
838 Sq Ft
Pelican
$1,525/month
831 Sq Ft
Mariner
$1,544/month
814 Sq Ft
Diplomat
$1,617/month
819 Sq Ft
Caloosahatchee
$1,825/month
899 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cape Coral?

Based on current rent prices, Caloosahatchee, Diplomat and Mariner are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cape Coral.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Caloosahatchee
$1,825/month
899 Sq Ft
Diplomat
$1,617/month
819 Sq Ft
Mariner
$1,544/month
814 Sq Ft
Pelican
$1,525/month
831 Sq Ft
Burnt Store
$1,455/month
838 Sq Ft
Hancock
$1,451/month
857 Sq Ft
Trafalgar
$1,445/month
779 Sq Ft

Which Cape Coral neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Mariner
$1,544/month
814 Sq Ft
Diplomat
$1,617/month
819 Sq Ft
Caloosahatchee
$1,825/month
899 Sq Ft
Trafalgar
$1,445/month
779 Sq Ft
Hancock
$1,451/month
857 Sq Ft
Pelican
$1,525/month
831 Sq Ft
Burnt Store
$1,455/month
838 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 $1,481, you’ll want to make about $4,936 per month or $59,232 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 1.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Cape Coral is 11.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,298 - $2,118. You can expect to pay 4.2% more for groceries, 1.3% more for utilities, and 3.1% more for transportation.

City

Cape Coral, FL

2,688 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
-
$1,398/month
One Bedroom
$1,364/month
$1,536/month
Two Bedroom
$1,761/month
$1,953/month
Three Bedroom
$2,026/month
$3,273/month
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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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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