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Average Rent in Cape Coral, FL & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Cape Coral, FL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,794/mo
▼ 14.8% from last month
Lowest Available
$982/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
236
available now
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Rent by Neighborhood in Cape Coral, FL
Compare average rent across Cape Coral, FL neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diplomat | $1,942 | ▲ $37 | $1,478 | 1 | 76 |
| Burnt Store | $1,749 | ▼ $244 | $982 | 2 | 144 |
| Trafalgar | $1,494 | ▼ $105 | $1,215 | 2 | 16 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Cape Coral, FL?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Cape Coral, FL is $1,794 per month across 5 apartment communities and 236 available units. Rents have decreased $312 (14.8%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Civitas of Cape Coral starting at $982/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,593/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,866/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,221/mo.
Prices range from $982 to $2,865 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 106 units are currently listed.
Cape Coral, FL Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $1,612 | - | 5 |
| July 2026 | $1,811 | +$199 | 6 |
| August 2026 | $1,808 | -$3 | 6 |
| September 2026 | $1,762 | -$46 | 6 |
| October 2026 | $1,701 | -$61 | 7 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Cape Coral, FL
Rent Prices by Apartment in Cape Coral, FL
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civitas of Cape Coral | $982/mo | $1,180/mo | 3 | 3.9 |
| The Palms at Cape Coral | $1,215/mo | $1,494/mo | 8 | 4.5 |
| Palms at Cape Coral | $1,215/mo | $1,494/mo | 8 | 5 |
| Siesta Lakes | $1,277/mo | $1,761/mo | 141 | 4.8 |
| Solay Cape Coral Apartments | $1,478/mo | $1,942/mo | 76 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Cape Coral, FL
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$72,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,794/mo.
Comfortable income
$86,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($982/mo), you need to earn at least $39,000/year.
Median household income in Cape Coral, FL is $76,062 , about 12% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Cape Coral, FL
Overall prices in Cape Coral, FL runs above the national average by about 3% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 103.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Cape Coral, FL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,794 |
| Utilities | $545 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $1,300 |
| Healthcare | $634 |
| Other goods and services | $1,015 |
| Estimated total | $5,808/mo |
Population
206,387
Median household income
$76,062
Census median rent
$1,751/mo
Census rent burden
37.1%
Median age
48.7
Mean commute
29 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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