What is the average apartment size in Cape Coral?

The average size for a Cape Coral, FL apartment is 1,004 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Cape Coral?

As of Apr / 2026, the average rent in Cape Coral is $1,708 per month, a 8.7% decrease from last years average of $1,870.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Cape Coral?

In Cape Coral, studios rent for $1,275 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,564 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,783 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,942 per month

What is the average apartment size in Cape Coral?

The typical apartment in Cape Coral offers about 1,004 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Cape Coral?

Studio apartments in Cape Coral average 571 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 795 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,112 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,319 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cape Coral?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Cape Coral include Mariner ($1,597/month), Pelican ($1,638/month), and Trafalgar ($1,795/month), all below the citywide average of $1,708.

Cape Coral, FL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Cape Coral?

The typical rent budget in Cape Coral ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 52% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Cape Coral?

In Cape Coral, 23% of households rent while 77% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: June 02, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Cape Coral is $1,708, a 8.7% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,870.

Studio Apartments at $1,275 offer the most budget-friendly option with 571 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 795 square feet for $1,564, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,783 offer 1,112 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,319 sq ft) for $1,942, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Cape Coral, FL

Last updated: June 02, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,708	1,004 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,275	571 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,564	795 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,783	1,112 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,942	1,319 sq. ft.

Cape Coral, FL rent trends

Rental prices in Cape Coral, FL have decreased by 8.7% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,870 to $1,708.

What's the typical rent budget in Cape Coral, FL?

The largest share of rentals in Cape Coral, FL (52%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Cape Coral, FL?

18,878 or 23% of the households in Cape Coral, FL are renter-occupied while 64,036 or 77% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Cape Coral?

Mariner $1,597/month

Pelican $1,638/month

Trafalgar $1,795/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,708/month.

Average Rent in Cape Coral, FL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Caloosahatchee	$1,882
Diplomat	$1,804
Trafalgar	$1,795
Pelican	$1,638
Mariner	$1,597

Cape Coral | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Caloosahatchee is 4% higher than in Diplomat

$1,882

Caloosahatchee rent is 10% higher than Cape Coral average

Average Rent $1,882

$1,804

Diplomat rent is 6% higher than Cape Coral average

Average Rent $1,804

How Cape Coral Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Cape Coral	$1,708
Jacksonville	$1,504
Miami	$2,770
Tampa	$2,010
Kissimmee	$1,804
Orlando	$1,792
Fort Myers	$1,727
West Palm Beach	$2,455
Miami Beach	$3,612
Port St. Lucie	$2,125
St. Petersburg	$2,026
North Port, FL	$1,687
Naples, FL	$1,873
Bonita Springs, FL	$2,273
Estero, FL	$2,323
Englewood, FL	$1,650

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Cape Coral apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.