How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Cape Girardeau, MO?
In Cape Girardeau, MO, the median gross rent for a two-bedroom home is $864 (±$55) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25031).
A one-bedroom home rents for a median of $736 (±$59).
A three-bedroom home rents for a median of $1,219 (±$122).
HUD’s fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in the Cape Girardeau, MO-IL MSA is $1,012.
Figures last updated on .
- Studio
- $702 (±$305)
- 1 bedroom
- $736 (±$59)
- 2 bedrooms
- $864 (±$55)
- 3 bedrooms
- $1,219 (±$122)
Rent by bedroom count in Cape Girardeau
| Cape Girardeau | Cape Girardeau County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $702 (±$305) | $702 (±$305) | $839 (±$21) | $1,248 |
| 1 bedroom | $736 (±$59) | $694 (±$42) | $858 (±$10) | $1,235 |
| 2 bedrooms | $864 (±$55) | $873 (±$48) | $1,027 (±$8) | $1,407 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,219 (±$122) | $1,197 (±$75) | $1,220 (±$13) | $1,584 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,392 (±$124) | $1,384 (±$119) | $1,435 (±$35) | $1,957 |
| 5 or more bedrooms | $2,073 (±$437) | $1,770 (±$334) | $1,432 (±$78) | $2,074 |
A median for a bedroom size is published only where enough renting households of that size were surveyed; a dash means the Census Bureau did not publish one.
Census rents against HUD’s Fair Market Rent, fiscal year 2027
| Census median, this place | HUD Fair Market Rent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $736 (±$59) | $833 |
| 2 bedrooms | $864 (±$55) | $1,012 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,219 (±$122) | $1,401 |
A Fair Market Rent is HUD’s estimate of the gross rent of a modest rental home across the whole HUD area, set for the voucher program; the Census median is what renting households in this place reported paying.
The two answer different questions and are not expected to match.
Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms in places near Cape Girardeau
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau | — | $864 (±$55) | — |
| Scott City | 6.0 mi | $749 (±$214) | Not measurably different |
| Gordonville | 6.4 mi | $950 (±$212) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson | 7.2 mi | $907 (±$74) | Not measurably different |
| Kelso | 8.1 mi | $563 (±$56) | Lower |
| Chaffee | 11 mi | $881 (±$147) | Not measurably different |
| Benton | 15 mi | $1,034 (±$214) | Not measurably different |
| Oran | 16 mi | $578 (±$113) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kelso, MO ($563), Oran, MO ($578).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms across Cape Girardeau County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gordonville | $950 (±$212) |
| 2 | Jackson | $907 (±$74) |
| 3 | Cape Girardeau | $864 (±$55) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Cape Girardeau
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Cape Girardeau?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Cape Girardeau, MO is $736 (±$59) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much is a two-bedroom apartment in Cape Girardeau?
The median gross rent for a two-bedroom home in Cape Girardeau, MO is $864 (±$55) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much does a three-bedroom rental cost in Cape Girardeau?
The median gross rent for a three-bedroom home in Cape Girardeau, MO is $1,219 (±$122) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Median Gross Rent by Bedrooms (B25031), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cape Girardeau city, Missouri
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Cape Girardeau, MO-IL MSA
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Cape Girardeau, MO-IL MSA
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Cape Girardeau city, Missouri (place:11242, in state:29).
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B25031_002E, B25031_002M, B25031_003E, B25031_003M, B25031_004E, B25031_004M, B25031_005E, B25031_005M, B25031_006E, B25031_006M, B25031_007E, B25031_007M
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