
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cape Girardeau County, MO from $300 (6 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cape Girardeau County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $982 | $779 | $1,241 |
| Cape Girardeau County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,216 | $725 | $1,800 |
| Cape Girardeau County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,556 | $1,050 | $2,495 |
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Cheapest Available Cape Girardeau County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cape Girardeau County, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at The District at Cape priced from $779. 2015 Walden Pond Way has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cape Girardeau County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The District at Cape | Grauel | 1BR,1BA | $779 |
| 2015 Walden Pond Way | 2007 Waldon Pond 205 | 2BR,2BA | $1,525 |
| 3015 Hawthorne Rd | 3x2.5 | 3BR,2BA | $2,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cape Girardeau County, MO
As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cape Girardeau County area is the $1.61 price per square foot 3x2.5 Model at 3015 Hawthorne Rd in the starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Cape Girardeau County apartment is the 2007 Waldon Pond 205 Model at 2015 Walden Pond Way starting at $1,525 with a $1.39 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Cape Girardeau County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3015 Hawthorne Rd | 3x2.5 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.61 |
| 2015 Walden Pond Way | 2007 Waldon Pond 205 | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| The District at Cape | Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cape Girardeau County Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cape Girardeau County?
The cheapest apartment in Cape Girardeau County is The District at Cape which is listed at $779, while the average apartment in Cape Girardeau County costs $1,069.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cape Girardeau County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 15 regular apartments in Cape Girardeau County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Cape Girardeau County?
Cheap apartments in Cape Girardeau County have an average cost of $874 which is $195 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cape Girardeau County.
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