What is the average apartment size in Cape Coral?

The average size for a Cape Coral, FL apartment is 1,005 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 Feb / 2026, the average rent in Cape Coral is $1,688 per month, a 10.5% decrease from last years average of $1,886.

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

In Cape Coral, studios rent for $1,274 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,542 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,758 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,919 per month

What is the average apartment size in Cape Coral?

The typical apartment in Cape Coral offers about 1,005 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 551 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 793 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,108 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,315 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cape Coral?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Cape Coral include Mariner ($1,595/month), Pelican ($1,633/month), and Diplomat ($1,766/month), all below the citywide average of $1,688.

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, 22% of households rent while 78% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 07, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Cape Coral is $1,688, a 10.5% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,886.

Studio Apartments at $1,274 offer the most budget-friendly option with 551 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 793 square feet for $1,542, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,758 offer 1,108 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,315 sq ft) for $1,919, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Cape Coral, FL

Last updated: April 07, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,688	1,005 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,274	551 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,542	793 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,758	1,108 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,919	1,315 sq. ft.

Cape Coral, FL rent trends

Rental prices in Cape Coral, FL have decreased by 10.5% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,886 to $1,688.

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?

17,679 or 22% of the households in Cape Coral, FL are renter-occupied while 61,579 or 78% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Cape Coral?

Mariner $1,595/month

Pelican $1,633/month

Diplomat $1,766/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,688/month.

Average Rent in Cape Coral, FL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Caloosahatchee	$1,866
Trafalgar	$1,778
Diplomat	$1,766
Pelican	$1,633
Mariner	$1,595

Cape Coral | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Caloosahatchee is 6% higher than in Diplomat

$1,866

Caloosahatchee rent is 11% higher than Cape Coral average

Average Rent $1,866

$1,766

Diplomat rent is 5% higher than Cape Coral average

Average Rent $1,766

How Cape Coral Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Cape Coral	$1,688
Jacksonville	$1,493
Kissimmee	$1,795
Tampa	$2,011
Miami	$2,732
Fort Myers	$1,719
North Port	$1,688
Lakeland	$1,525
Orlando	$1,782
Port St. Lucie	$2,141
St. Petersburg	$2,017
Estero, FL	$2,328
Bonita Springs, FL	$2,238
Englewood, FL	$1,638
Naples, FL	$1,850
Sebring, FL	$1,137

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.