What is the average apartment size in Cape Cod?

The average size for a Cape Cod, MA apartment is 836 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 Cod?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Cape Cod is $2,500 per month, a N/A from last years average of .

What is the average apartment size in Cape Cod?

The typical apartment in Cape Cod offers about 836 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Cape Cod, MA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Cape Cod ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 28% of rentals in this range.

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

In Cape Cod, 19% of households rent while 81% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Cape Cod is $2,500, a N/A compared to the previous year, when the average rent was .

One-bedroom apartments provide 707 square feet for $2,290, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,697 offer 993 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Cape Cod, MA

Last updated: April 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,500	836 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,290	707 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,697	993 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Cape Cod, MA rent trends

What's the typical rent budget in Cape Cod, MA?

The largest share of rentals in Cape Cod, MA (28%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Cape Cod, MA?

18,196 or 19% of the households in Cape Cod, MA are renter-occupied while 76,232 or 81% are owner-occupied.

Average Rent in Cape Cod, MA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Hyannis	$3,064
Centerville	$2,213

Cape Cod | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Centerville is 28% lower than in Hyannis

$2,213

Centerville rent is 12% lower than Cape Cod average

Average Rent $2,213

$3,064

Hyannis rent is 23% higher than Cape Cod average

Average Rent $3,064

How Cape Cod Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Cape Cod	$2,500
Boston	$3,637
Worcester	$2,023
Cambridge	$3,612
Somerville	$3,436
Fall River	$2,063
Lowell	$2,293
Quincy	$2,761
Salem	$2,712
Malden	$2,624
Medford	$3,218
New Bedford	$2,084

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 Cod 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.