
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cape Girardeau County, MO from $300 (8 Rentals)
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Cape Girardeau County, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cape Girardeau County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau County Studio Apartments | $900 | $900 | $900 |
| Cape Girardeau County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $663 | $513 | $930 |
| Cape Girardeau County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $848 | $605 | $1,525 |
| Cape Girardeau County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,368 | $1,076 | $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 $591. Hawks Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $930. 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 | $591 |
| Hawks Landing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
| 2015 Walden Pond Way | 2007 Waldon Pond 205 | 2BR,2BA | $1,525 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cape Girardeau County, MO
As of February 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 4Bd. 4Bt. (1442sqft) Model at Cape Trails starting at $510 with a $0.35 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 |
| Cape Trails | 4Bd. 4Bt. (1442sqft) | 4BR,4BA | $0.35 |
| The District at Cape | Houck | 3BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| 2015 Walden Pond Way | 2007 Waldon Pond 205 | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Hawks Landing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cape Girardeau County Apartments
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 14 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 $599 which is $501 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cape Girardeau County.
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