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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cape Girardeau?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Cape Girardeau Studio Apartments | $515 | $420 | $900 |
Cheap Cape Girardeau 1 Bedroom Apartments | $733 | $200 | $1,575 |
Cheap Cape Girardeau 2 Bedroom Apartments | $709 | $390 | $1,350 |
Cheap Cape Girardeau 3 Bedroom Apartments | $866 | $361 | $1,450 |
Cheap Cape Girardeau 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,189 | $295 | $2,000 |
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Cheapest Available Cape Girardeau Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cape Girardeau, MO is a 3 Beds unit found at The District at Cape priced from $361. Saluki Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $420. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cape Girardeau apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The District at Cape | RedHawk | 3BR,1BA | $361 |
Saluki Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $420 |
Campus Edge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $450 |
Perryville Senior Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $575 |
Saint Germain Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $580 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cape Girardeau, MO
As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cape Girardeau area is the $1.08 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms Model at Grand Place Apartments in the starting from $1,185. The second greatest value Cape Girardeau apartment is the Cedar Creek 1 Model at Cedar Creek Rentals starting at $1,100 with a $1.10 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Cape Girardeau apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Grand Place Apartments | 3 Bedrooms | 3BR,2BA | $1.08 |
Cedar Creek Rentals | Cedar Creek 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
The Hill Apartments | The Hill 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals) | One Bedroom (1 bath or 1.5 bath) | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
University Village - Carbondale, IL | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
The District at Cape | Chestnut UPG | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
The Metropolitan | Metropolis 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Saint Germain Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Ambassador Studio Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.33 |
University Edge Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.40 |
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Getting Around Cape Girardeau, MO
Walk Score®
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Car-Dependent
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Bike Score®
35 / 100
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Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cape Girardeau Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cape Girardeau?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cape Girardeau is at Saluki Apartments listed at $420.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cape Girardeau Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cape Girardeau Apartment is $550 at Schilling Property Management.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cape Girardeau Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cape Girardeau is starting from $390 at The District at Cape.
What is the most affordable Cape Girardeau Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Cape Girardeau Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The District at Cape and starts from $361.
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