
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cape Girardeau, MO from $425 (52 Rentals)
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614 Boxwood Dr

621 Sycamore Cir

2820 Themis St, Unit C

The District at Cape

315 S Middle St

920 W Cape Rock Dr

Fort Hope

Collegewood Apartments

Cape Girardeau Sundance
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Lindenwood Senior Apartments

1005 South West End Boulevard

808 S Sprigg St

1127 S Ellis St

1105 South West End Boulevard

203 O'Connell Dr

Perryville Senior Apartments
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Meadow Ridge Townhomes

Storyboard at SIU

Campus Edge

Cornerstone Place

Saluki Apartments

The Metropolitan

Schilling Property Management

University Mall and Walnut Street Apartments

Saint Germain Square

Brookside Apartments
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Aspen Court Apartments

G&R Rentals

The Hill Apartments

Storyboard on Black Diamond

Grand Place Apartments

Cedar Creek Rentals

Mountain Valley Properties -Carbondale
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411 W Commercial St

910 Withrow Dr

177 Coles Hl

620 N Ohio St

618 N Ohio St

199 Iylas Ln

674 Abbie Ct

136 Presley Ave

128 Presley Ave

138 Presley Ave
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Cape Girardeau, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cape Girardeau?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Cape Girardeau Studio Apartments | $478 | $450 | $625 |
| Cheap Cape Girardeau 1 Bedroom Apartments | $846 | $200 | $1,575 |
| Cheap Cape Girardeau 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,072 | $625 | $1,850 |
| Cheap Cape Girardeau 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,492 | $650 | $2,495 |
| Cheap Cape Girardeau 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,139 | $295 | $2,080 |
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Cheapest Available Cape Girardeau Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cape Girardeau, MO is a Studio unit found at Campus Edge priced from $450. The Metropolitan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cape Girardeau apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Edge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $450 |
| The Metropolitan | Metropolis Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $495 |
| Perryville Senior Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $575 |
| Schilling Property Management | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| University Mall and Walnut Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $625 |
| Saint Germain Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $655 |
| The District at Cape | Grauel | 1BR,1BA | $779 |
| Hawks Landing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
| Grand Place Apartments | 3 Bedrooms | 3BR,2BA | $1,185 |
| Cedar Creek Rentals | Cedar Creek 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cape Girardeau, MO
As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cape Girardeau area is the $1.05 price per square foot Black Diamond C2 Model at Storyboard on Black Diamond in the starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Cape Girardeau apartment is the Four Bedroom (1.5 bath or 4 bath) Model at Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals) starting at $1,455 with a $0.91 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storyboard on Black Diamond | Black Diamond C2 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.05 |
| Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals) | Four Bedroom (1.5 bath or 4 bath) | 4BR,4BA | $0.91 |
| Cape Trails | 4Bd. 4Bt. (1442sqft) | 4BR,4BA | $0.35 |
| Grand Place Apartments | 3 Bedrooms | 3BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| 2015 Walden Pond Way | 2007 Waldon Pond 205 | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Cedar Creek Rentals | Cedar Creek 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| The Reserve at Saluki Pointe | 2X2 By the bed | 2BR,2BA | $0.71 |
| Schilling Property Management | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| The District at Cape | Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| University Mall and Walnut Street Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
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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 Campus Edge listed at $450.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cape Girardeau Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cape Girardeau Apartment is $600 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 $700 at Schilling Property Management.
What is the most affordable Cape Girardeau Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Cape Girardeau Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Grand Place Apartments and starts from $1,185.
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