Studio Apartment Rent in Cape Girardeau, MO
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Cape Girardeau, Missouri as of July 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $1,004 and +42% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Cape Girardeau
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Cape Girardeau
Compare Cape Girardeau's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Missouri
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirksville | $610 |
| 2 | Jefferson City | $660 |
| 3 | Rolla | $680 |
| 4 | Bolivar | $690 |
| 5 | Columbia | $697 |
| 6 | Sedalia | $700 |
| 7 | Fulton | $730 |
| 8 | Cape Girardeau (this page) | $750 |
| 9 | Waynesville | $750 |
| 10 | Saint Robert | $760 |
| 11 | Knob Noster | $780 |
| 12 | Branson | $790 |
| 13 | Springfield | $793 |
| 14 | Joplin | $835 |
| 15 | Jennings | $840 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Missouri
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clayton | $1,360 |
| 2 | Brentwood | $1,300 |
| 3 | Creve Coeur | $1,280 |
| 4 | Chesterfield | $1,280 |
| 5 | Ballwin | $1,275 |
| 6 | Raymore | $1,230 |
| 7 | Lake Saint Louis | $1,230 |
| 8 | Lees Summit | $1,224 |
| 9 | Grain Valley | $1,170 |
| 10 | Belton | $1,160 |
| 11 | Kirkwood | $1,140 |
| 12 | O Fallon | $1,135 |
| 13 | Olivette | $1,130 |
| 14 | Saint Charles | $1,123 |
| 15 | Mehlville | $1,122 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Cape Girardeau.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Cape Girardeau |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MO | 8.4 mi | $870 | +$120 (+16%) |
| Carbondale, IL | 37.6 mi | $700 | $-50 (-7%) |
| Herrin, IL | 50.2 mi | $840 | +$90 (+12%) |
| Marion, IL | 53 mi | $760 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Paducah, KY | 63.4 mi | $720 | $-30 (-4%) |
| Shiloh, IL | 84.3 mi | $960 | +$210 (+28%) |
| Martin, TN | 84.5 mi | $750 | — |
| Belleville, IL | 87 mi | $873 | +$123 (+16%) |
| Swansea, IL | 87.4 mi | $1,225 | +$475 (+63%) |
| O Fallon, IL | 90.3 mi | $1,130 | +$380 (+51%) |
| Dyersburg, TN | 90.7 mi | $720 | $-30 (-4%) |
| Fairview Heights, IL | 91.8 mi | $1,030 | +$280 (+37%) |
Studio rent in Cape Girardeau — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Cape Girardeau?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Cape Girardeau, Missouri is $750 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $1,004.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Cape Girardeau?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $30,000 ($2,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Cape Girardeau expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Cape Girardeau's studio median of $750 is +42% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 6th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Cape Girardeau rank for studio rent in Missouri?
Among the 69 cities in Missouri with studio data, Cape Girardeau ranks #8 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Cape Girardeau?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Carbondale ($700), Paducah ($720), Dyersburg ($720).