# Average Rent in Cape Coral, FL & Rent Trends

> 10 Cape Coral, FL buildings, priced daily: this month's average rent is $1,780/mo, with a full price trend for each building since November 2026.

Canonical: https://average-rent.com/city/cape-coral-fl/trends/

Latest included observation: November 8, 2026

## What is the average rent in Cape Coral, FL?

The average listed apartment rent in Cape Coral, FL is $1,780 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 440 priced apartments in 10 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 6, 2026 through November 8, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

Rent prices and market trends across 10 apartment communities in Cape Coral, FL. Prices update after successful source checks.

Area [All Areas](https://average-rent.com/city/cape-coral-fl/trends/?bedrooms=all) [Burnt Store](https://average-rent.com/city/cape-coral-fl/trends/33993/?bedrooms=all)[Caloosahatchee](https://average-rent.com/city/cape-coral-fl/trends/33904/?bedrooms=all)[Diplomat](https://average-rent.com/city/cape-coral-fl/trends/33909/?bedrooms=all)[Trafalgar](https://average-rent.com/city/cape-coral-fl/trends/33991/?bedrooms=all)

Beds [All Bedrooms](https://average-rent.com/city/cape-coral-fl/trends/?bedrooms=all) [Studio](https://average-rent.com/city/cape-coral-fl/trends/?bedrooms=0)[1 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/cape-coral-fl/trends/?bedrooms=1)[2 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/cape-coral-fl/trends/?bedrooms=2)[3 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/cape-coral-fl/trends/?bedrooms=3)

Showing any bedrooms in Cape Coral, FL.

Market Average

$1,780/mo

▼ 5.1% from last month

Lowest Available

$982/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

10

tracked daily

Units Listed

440

available now

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See current options while we confirm new price comparisons. Filter by bedrooms and budget, then inspect each building’s history.

## Rent by Neighborhood in Cape Coral, FL

Compare average rent across Cape Coral, FL neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.

| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Trafalgar](https://average-rent.com/city/cape-coral-fl/trends/33991/?bedrooms=all) | $1,914 | ▲ $48 | $1,220 | 4 | 144 |
| [Diplomat](https://average-rent.com/city/cape-coral-fl/trends/33909/?bedrooms=all) | $1,782 | ▼ $96 | $1,146 | 2 | 96 |
| [Burnt Store](https://average-rent.com/city/cape-coral-fl/trends/33993/?bedrooms=all) | $1,714 | ▼ $137 | $982 | 3 | 171 |
| [Caloosahatchee](https://average-rent.com/city/cape-coral-fl/trends/33904/?bedrooms=all) | $1,498 | ▼ $69 | $1,261 | 1 | 29 |

## Is Rent Going Up or Down in Cape Coral, FL?

As of November 2026, the average rent in Cape Coral, FL is $1,780 per month across 10 apartment communities and 440 available units. Rents have decreased $95 (5.1%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is [Civitas of Cape Coral](https://average-rent.com/city/cape-coral-fl/civitas-of-cape-coral-cape-coral-fl/) starting at $982/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,230/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,566/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,846/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,492/mo.

Prices range from $982 to $2,855 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 128 units are currently listed.

## Cape Coral, FL Rent Price History

Timeframe

View as table

| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| June 2026 | $1,612 | - | 5 |
| July 2026 | $1,811 | +$199 | 6 |
| August 2026 | $1,808 | -$3 | 6 |
| September 2026 | $1,762 | -$46 | 6 |
| October 2026 | $1,658 | -$104 | 9 |
| November 2026 | $1,681 | +$23 | 10 |

The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.

## Average Rent by Bedroom

## Rent Price Distribution

## Rent by Bedroom Type in Cape Coral, FL

Studio

$1,230

from $1,146 · 9 units

1 Bed

$1,566

from $982 · 176 units

2 Bed

$1,846

from $1,185 · 215 units

3 Bed

$2,492

from $1,373 · 40 units

## Rent Prices by Apartment in Cape Coral, FL

| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Civitas of Cape Coral](https://average-rent.com/city/cape-coral-fl/civitas-of-cape-coral-cape-coral-fl/) | $982/mo | $1,180/mo | 3 | 3.9 |
| [Springs at Cape Coral](https://average-rent.com/city/cape-coral-fl/springs-at-cape-coral-cape-coral-fl/) | $1,146/mo | $1,454/mo | 34 | 4 |
| [Palms at Cape Coral](https://average-rent.com/city/cape-coral-fl/palms-at-cape-coral-cape-coral-fl/) | $1,220/mo | $1,348/mo | 7 | 5 |
| [The Palms at Cape Coral](https://average-rent.com/city/cape-coral-fl/the-palms-at-cape-coral-cape-coral-fl/) | $1,220/mo | $1,407/mo | 8 | 4.5 |
| [Cape at Savona Point](https://average-rent.com/city/cape-coral-fl/cape-at-savona-point-cape-coral-fl/) | $1,261/mo | $1,498/mo | 29 | 4.4 |
| [Siesta Lakes](https://average-rent.com/city/cape-coral-fl/siesta-lakes-cape-coral-fl/) | $1,277/mo | $1,759/mo | 146 | 4.8 |
| [The Club on Pine Island](https://average-rent.com/city/cape-coral-fl/the-club-on-pine-island-cape-coral-fl/) | $1,379/mo | $1,483/mo | 22 | 4.1 |

## Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Cape Coral, FL

### What is the average rent in Cape Coral, FL?

The average listed apartment rent in Cape Coral, FL is $1,780 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 440 priced apartments in 10 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

### What rent range can I find in Cape Coral, FL?

The apartment listings we track in Cape Coral, FL range from $982 to $2,855 per month, as of November 8, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price.

### Are rents going up or down in Cape Coral, FL?

The daily building-average rent fell by $89 (5.1%) over 31 days between observations in October 2026 and November 2026. This compares recorded asking rents. The current month's figures may still be incomplete, and the building mix can change.

### How much is a studio apartment in Cape Coral, FL?

Studio apartments average $1,230 per month across 9 priced listings in Cape Coral, FL. Listed rents range from $1,146 to $1,287 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Cape Coral, FL?

1-bedroom apartments average $1,566 per month across 176 priced listings in Cape Coral, FL. Listed rents range from $982 to $2,145 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Cape Coral, FL?

2-bedroom apartments average $1,846 per month across 215 priced listings in Cape Coral, FL. Listed rents range from $1,185 to $2,745 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

### How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Cape Coral, FL?

3-bedroom apartments average $2,492 per month across 40 priced listings in Cape Coral, FL. Listed rents range from $1,373 to $2,855 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

### How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Cape Coral, FL?

The 1-bedroom average is $1,566 per month across 176 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $1,846 across 215 listings, $280 (17.9%) higher. This is a comparison of listing groups, not the cost to upgrade a specific apartment.

### Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Cape Coral, FL?

Civitas of Cape Coral has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $982 per month. We track 3 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of November 8, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability.

### Which rent range has the most listings in Cape Coral, FL?

The $1,400 to $1,600 monthly range has the most matching listings: 128 units, or 29.1% of the priced apartments we track in Cape Coral, FL. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent.

### How many apartment listings do you track in Cape Coral, FL?

We track 440 priced units at 10 apartment buildings, as of November 8, 2026. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status.

### How much rent history is available for Cape Coral, FL?

We have recorded rent data on 106 days from June 2026 through November 2026 for apartment listings in Cape Coral, FL. Some dates can be missing. The chart only shows recorded data. The current month includes the days recorded so far.

### Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Cape Coral, FL?

The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures.

### Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers?

Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. The active community exclusions are Student housing and 55+ / senior community and Corporate housing and Military / active duty housing and Veteran housing. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history.

### Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees?

We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote.

### How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent?

A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount.

### Does this page represent every rental in the market?

These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut.

### How fresh are the Cape Coral, FL rent figures?

We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was November 8, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability.

## What salary do I need to live comfortably in Cape Coral, FL?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$71,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,780/mo.

Comfortable income

$85,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($982/mo), you need to earn at least **$39,000/year**.

Median household income in Cape Coral, FL is **$76,062** , about 11% below the comfortable-living threshold.

## Explore Cape Coral, FL Apartments

Browse all 10 communities with daily-updated pricing and availability.

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## Cost of living in Cape Coral, FL

Overall prices in Cape Coral, FL runs above the national average by about 3% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 103.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Cape Coral, FL's regional price parities.

| Category | Monthly estimate |
| --- | --- |
| Rent (market average) | $1,780 |
| Utilities | $545 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $1,300 |
| Healthcare | $634 |
| Other goods and services | $1,015 |
| Estimated total | $5,794/mo |

Population

206,387

Median household income

$76,062

Census median rent

$1,751/mo

Census rent burden

37.1%

Median age

48.7

Mean commute

29 min

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## Google Search Trends for Cape Coral, FL Apartments

Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.

### Search Interest Over Time

[Explore more on Google Trends](https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?q=apartments%20in%20Cape%20Coral&geo=US&date=today%2012-m)

| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-06-27 | 1,612 |
| 2026-07-04 | 1,681 |
| 2026-07-07 | 1,826 |
| 2026-07-08 | 1,824 |
| 2026-07-09 | 1,797 |
| 2026-07-10 | 1,795 |
| 2026-07-11 | 1,654 |
| 2026-07-14 | 1,793 |
| 2026-07-16 | 1,799 |
| 2026-07-17 | 1,835 |
| 2026-07-18 | 1,835 |
| 2026-07-19 | 1,835 |
| 2026-07-20 | 1,835 |
| 2026-07-21 | 1,835 |
| 2026-07-22 | 1,835 |
| 2026-07-23 | 1,835 |
| 2026-07-24 | 1,835 |
| 2026-07-25 | 1,835 |
| 2026-07-26 | 1,835 |
| 2026-07-27 | 1,835 |
| 2026-07-28 | 1,835 |
| 2026-07-29 | 1,842 |
| 2026-08-02 | 1,836 |
| 2026-08-03 | 1,841 |
| 2026-08-04 | 1,841 |
| 2026-08-06 | 1,822 |
| 2026-08-07 | 1,824 |
| 2026-08-08 | 1,806 |
| 2026-08-09 | 1,806 |
| 2026-08-10 | 1,813 |
| 2026-08-11 | 1,820 |
| 2026-08-12 | 1,817 |
| 2026-08-13 | 1,814 |
| 2026-08-14 | 1,816 |
| 2026-08-15 | 1,814 |
| 2026-08-16 | 1,811 |
| 2026-08-17 | 1,817 |
| 2026-08-19 | 1,814 |
| 2026-08-20 | 1,810 |
| 2026-08-21 | 1,815 |
| 2026-08-22 | 1,808 |
| 2026-08-23 | 1,808 |
| 2026-08-24 | 1,794 |
| 2026-08-25 | 1,785 |
| 2026-08-26 | 1,784 |
| 2026-08-27 | 1,786 |
| 2026-08-29 | 1,785 |
| 2026-08-30 | 1,765 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,757 |
| 2026-09-01 | 1,759 |
| 2026-09-03 | 1,766 |
| 2026-09-04 | 1,770 |
| 2026-09-05 | 1,764 |
| 2026-09-06 | 1,762 |
| 2026-09-07 | 1,761 |
| 2026-09-08 | 1,761 |
| 2026-09-09 | 1,763 |
| 2026-09-10 | 1,760 |
| 2026-09-11 | 1,763 |
| 2026-09-12 | 1,764 |
| 2026-09-13 | 1,751 |
| 2026-09-14 | 1,760 |
| 2026-09-15 | 1,762 |
| 2026-09-16 | 1,763 |
| 2026-09-17 | 1,761 |
| 2026-09-18 | 1,761 |
| 2026-09-19 | 1,766 |
| 2026-09-20 | 1,767 |
| 2026-09-21 | 1,755 |
| 2026-09-22 | 1,755 |
| 2026-09-23 | 1,765 |
| 2026-09-24 | 1,769 |
| 2026-09-25 | 1,765 |
| 2026-09-26 | 1,759 |
| 2026-09-27 | 1,761 |
| 2026-09-28 | 1,771 |
| 2026-09-29 | 1,772 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1,733 |
| 2026-10-01 | 1,731 |
| 2026-10-02 | 1,729 |
| 2026-10-03 | 1,727 |
| 2026-10-05 | 1,720 |
| 2026-10-06 | 1,728 |
| 2026-10-07 | 1,725 |
| 2026-10-08 | 1,762 |
| 2026-10-10 | 1,690 |
| 2026-10-14 | 1,499 |
| 2026-10-17 | 1,525 |
| 2026-10-20 | 1,558 |
| 2026-10-21 | 1,613 |
| 2026-10-22 | 1,645 |
| 2026-10-23 | 1,589 |
| 2026-10-24 | 1,554 |
| 2026-10-25 | 1,622 |
| 2026-10-26 | 1,643 |
| 2026-10-27 | 1,607 |
| 2026-10-28 | 1,734 |
| 2026-10-29 | 1,705 |
| 2026-10-30 | 1,636 |
| 2026-10-31 | 1,728 |
| 2026-11-01 | 1,736 |
| 2026-11-02 | 1,647 |
| 2026-11-03 | 1,713 |
| 2026-11-04 | 1,722 |
| 2026-11-06 | 1,597 |
| 2026-11-08 | 1,673 |