Average Rent in Cape Coral, FL
6 apartment buildings, 264 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,881/mo
Cheapest
$1,310/mo
Properties
6
Units
264
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 6 properties in Cape Coral, FL.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Cape Coral, FL Rent Prices
All 6 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
The Alary
3260 Stockton St, North Fort Myers, FL 33903, USA
Oasis at Surfside
2200 Oasis Palm Cir, Cape Coral, FL 33991, USA
Solay Cape Coral Apartments
2700 Diplomat Pkwy E, Cape Coral, FL 33909, USA
Cape at Savona Point
1730 Savona Pt Cir, Cape Coral, FL 33904, USA
The Club on Pine Island
315 SW Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral, FL 33991, USA
The Palms at Cape Coral
701 SW Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral, FL 33991, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Alary 3260 Stockton St, North Fort Myers, FL 33903, USA | $1,310 | $1,727 | $1.85 | 4.5 (40) | 120 |
| 2 | Oasis at Surfside 2200 Oasis Palm Cir, Cape Coral, FL 33991, USA | $1,589 | $1,913 | $2.15 | 4.7 (482) | 56 |
| 3 | Solay Cape Coral Apartments 2700 Diplomat Pkwy E, Cape Coral, FL 33909, USA | $1,612 | $2,071 | $2.04 | 5 (68) | 88 |
| 4 | Cape at Savona Point 1730 Savona Pt Cir, Cape Coral, FL 33904, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.4 (254) | 0 |
| 5 | The Club on Pine Island 315 SW Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral, FL 33991, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.1 (78) | 0 |
| 6 | The Palms at Cape Coral 701 SW Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral, FL 33991, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.5 (134) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
The Alary
4.5 (40)3260 Stockton St, North Fort Myers, FL 33903, USA
Oasis at Surfside
4.7 (482)2200 Oasis Palm Cir, Cape Coral, FL 33991, USA
Solay Cape Coral Apartments
5 (68)2700 Diplomat Pkwy E, Cape Coral, FL 33909, USA
Cape at Savona Point
4.4 (254)1730 Savona Pt Cir, Cape Coral, FL 33904, USA
The Club on Pine Island
4.1 (78)315 SW Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral, FL 33991, USA
The Palms at Cape Coral
4.5 (134)701 SW Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral, FL 33991, USA
Cape Coral, FL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Cape Coral, FL is $1,881 per month, based on 264 units across 6 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,310 at The Alary to $1,612 at Solay Cape Coral Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,471/mo | $1,310/mo | 15 |
| 1 Bed | $1,710/mo | $1,472/mo | 144 |
| 2 Bed | $2,050/mo | $1,806/mo | 86 |
| 3 Bed | $2,740/mo | $2,512/mo | 19 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Cape Coral, FL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Cape Coral, FL averages $1,710/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,050/mo. At the local median household income of $76,062, that works out to 30% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Cape Coral, FL at $1,751/mo. The current tracked market average runs 7% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Cape Coral, FL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Cape Coral
Demand in the Cape Coral rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Lee Health
- Publix
- Chico's FAS
Mean one-way commute in Cape Coral, FL is 29 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
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
$75,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,881/mo.
Comfortable income
$90,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,310/mo), you need to earn at least $52,000/year.
Median household income in Cape Coral, FL is $76,062 , about 16% below the comfortable-living threshold.
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) | $1,881 |
| Utilities | $545 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $1,300 |
| Healthcare | $634 |
| Other goods and services | $1,015 |
| Estimated total | $5,895/mo |
Population
206,387
Median household income
$76,062
Census median rent
$1,751/mo
Rent as % of income
37.1%
Median age
48.7
Mean commute
29 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Florida
How Cape Coral, FL rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Cape Coral, FL | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | $3,097 | +65% | 30 |
| Tampa, FL | $2,835 | +51% | 26 |
| Orlando, FL | $2,087 | +11% | 22 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $1,687 | -10% | 21 |
| Pembroke Pines, FL | $2,674 | +42% | 18 |
| Port ST Lucie, FL | $2,221 | +18% | 17 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Cape Coral, FL?
The average rent in Cape Coral, FL is $1,881 per month, based on 264 units across 6 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Cape Coral, FL?
The lowest available rent in Cape Coral, FL starts at $1,310 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Cape Coral, FL?
1-bedroom apartments in Cape Coral, FL average $1,710/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,472/mo across 144 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Cape Coral, FL?
2-bedroom apartments in Cape Coral, FL average $2,050/mo. Units start from $1,806/mo across 86 units currently listed.
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