What is the average apartment size in Cape Cod?

The average size for a Cape Cod, MA apartment is 841 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 Jan / 2026, the average rent in Cape Cod is $2,510 per month, a N/A from last years average of .

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

In Cape Cod, studios rent for $2,462 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,322 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,681 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $4,430 per month

What is the average apartment size in Cape Cod?

The typical apartment in Cape Cod offers about 841 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 Cod?

Studio apartments in Cape Cod average 483 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 698 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,016 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,385 sq. ft.

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: February 19, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Cape Cod is $2,510, a N/A compared to the previous year, when the average rent was .

Studio Apartments at $2,462 offer the most budget-friendly option with 483 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 698 square feet for $2,322, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,681 offer 1,016 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,385 sq ft) for $4,430, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Cape Cod, MA

Last updated: February 19, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,510	841 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,462	483 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,322	698 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,681	1,016 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$4,430	1,385 sq. ft.

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	$3,043
Centerville	$2,315

Cape Cod | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Centerville is 24% lower than in Hyannis

$2,315

Centerville rent is 8% lower than Cape Cod average

Average Rent $2,315

$3,043

Hyannis rent is 21% higher than Cape Cod average

Average Rent $3,043

How Cape Cod Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Cape Cod	$2,510
Boston	$3,690
Fall River	$2,063
Worcester	$2,045
Cambridge	$3,706
Somerville	$3,452
Quincy	$2,778
Waltham	$3,129
New Bedford	$2,080
Weymouth Town	$2,507
Lowell	$2,266

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.