Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Independence, KS
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Independence
$850/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Independence is $850 per month as of June 2026. This is 56% below the national average rent, or $1,100 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Independence
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Independence rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Independence, KS, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Independence, KS
Average rent prices in Independence have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Independence, KS
Rent prices in Independence vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Independence is $712, whereas a house costs $850. 1-bedroom apartments in Independence run $500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $961 | 8% | 98% | |
2 bedroom | $850 | No Change | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $1,200 | 11% | 31% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Independence, KS.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $712 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $850 |  8% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$961
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
98%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
31%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Independence, KS.
Apartments
Average rent
$712
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
8%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Independence, KS, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Independence, KS compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Independence and Bartlesville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Independence
56%lower than the national median
43%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Independence, KS is 23% lower than the median rent in Bartlesville, OK.
Average rent in nearby cities
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3%$849
5%$1,399
15%$1,576
20%$957
5%$1,300
13%Discover rentals in Independence, KS
3d ago
908 E Edison St, Independence, KS 67301
3 beds
1 bath
$662
House for rent
Available Jun 15
3d ago
908 E Edison St, Independence, KS 67301
3 beds
1 bath
$662
House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Independence
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
Available Jun 4
3d ago
908 E Edison St, Independence, KS 67301
3 beds
1 bath
$662
House for rent
Available Jun 15
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Frequently asked questions for Independence, KS
Quick answers to common questions about the Independence rental market.
How much is rent in Independence?
The average rent in Independence is $850 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Independence?
Average rent prices in Independence have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Independence rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Independence is 56% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,100 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Independence?
To comfortably afford rent in Independence, you'd need to earn approximately $34,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Independence?
Independence offers excellent options for pet owners, with 70% of rental listings welcoming pets. This makes the city particularly accommodating for renters with animals, providing a wide selection of pet-friendly apartments across the market.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).