Rent in Cape Girardeau, MO
Across Cape Girardeau's 3 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $942 a month, with figures from $836–$1,012. The highest typical rent is in 63702 ($1,012) and the lowest in 63701 ($836). 2 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Cape Girardeau County pay about 0.64% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $757 | $714–$757 | 3 |
| 1 bed | $805 | $713–$833 | 3 |
| 2 beds | $942 | $836–$1,012 | 3 |
| 3 beds | $1,227 | $1,041–$1,401 | 3 |
| 4 beds | $1,444 | $1,294–$1,692 | 3 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Cape Girardeau ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Cape Girardeau, MO?
- About $942 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $836–$1,012. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Cape Girardeau, MO?
- About $805 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $713–$833. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Cape Girardeau, MO?
- About $1,227 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,041–$1,401. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Cape Girardeau, MO?
- About $757 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $714–$757. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Cape Girardeau, MO?
- About $1,444 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,294–$1,692. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Cape Girardeau ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 63702 has the highest typical rent at $1,012 a month, and 63701 the lowest at $836.
- What is the property tax rate in Cape Girardeau, MO?
- Owner-occupied homes in Cape Girardeau County pay a typical 0.64% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Cape Girardeau rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).