Cheap Homes for Rent in Cape Girardeau County, MO from $700 (9 Rentals)

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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 Hawks Landing priced from $915. The District at Cape has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $956. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cape Girardeau County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hawks LandingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$915
The District at CapeGirardot2BR,2BA$956
2015 Walden Pond Way2007 Waldon Pond 2052BR,2BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cape Girardeau County, MO

As of June 20, 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 304 Florence St Model at 304 Florence St, Unit A starting at $975 with a $0.89 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3015 Hawthorne Rd3x2.53BR,2.5BA$1.61
304 Florence St, Unit A304 Florence St2BR,1BA$0.89
2015 Walden Pond Way2007 Waldon Pond 2052BR,2BA$1.39
Cape Trails2Bd. 2Bt. (975sqft)2BR,2BA$0.72
The District at CapeGirardot2BR,2BA$1.01
Hawks LandingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.66

Frequently Asked Questions about Cape Girardeau County

What type of rentals are currently available in Cape Girardeau County?

There are currently 47 Apartments for Rent in Cape Girardeau County, MO with pricing that ranges from $674 to $2,495. There are also 26 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cape Girardeau County ranging from $750 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cape Girardeau County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cape Girardeau County ranges from $750 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,568.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Cape Girardeau County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cape Girardeau County range from $1,000 to $2,495, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $2,150. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.

Expert Rental Resources

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