Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 5, 2026
Average rent in
Independence, KY
Average rent in
Last updated on August 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Independence
$1,895/mo
18%vs previous year
The average rent in Independence is $1,895 per month as of August 2026. This is 2% below the national average rent, or $45 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Independence
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Independence rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Independence, KY
Average rent prices in Independence have increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 18% 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, KY
Rent prices in Independence vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Independence is $1,403, whereas a house costs $2,222. 1-bedroom apartments in Independence run $1,199 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,025.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,050 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,095 |  15% | 49% | |
2 bedroom | $1,352 | 13% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $1,975 | 5% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,295 | No Change | - |
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, KY.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,403 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,395 | - | - | |
Houses | $2,222 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,050
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
49%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,352
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,975
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
No Change
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, KY.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,403
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,395
Houses
Average rent
$2,222
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Independence, KY, 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, KY compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Independence and Burlington by all bedroom counts and property types.
Independence
2%lower than the national median
15%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Independence, KY is 15% higher than the median rent in Burlington, KY.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,650
1%$1,199
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21%$1,475
6%$1,650
2%$1,345
21%$1,456
$1,475
37%$1,644
6%$1,692
5%$1,475
69%$1,525
Discover rentals in Independence, KY
21h ago
Verified
9552 Apple Valley Dr, Independence, KY 41051
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,456
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Independence
2601 Flintwood Ct, Independence, KY 41051
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
House for rent in Independence
3274 Summitrun Dr, Independence, KY 41051
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Independence
1047 Alpine Ct #1, Independence, KY 41051
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
House for rent
Available May 7
8h ago
Apartment for rent in Independence
1 bed
1 bath
$1,045
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 10
21h ago
Verified
9552 Apple Valley Dr, Independence, KY 41051
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,456
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Apartment for rent in Independence
1 bed
1 bath
$1,045
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 10
1d ago
House for rent in Independence
3274 Summitrun Dr, Independence, KY 41051
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,250
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Independence
2807 Bentwood Dr, Independence, KY 41051
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,695
House for rent
21h ago
Verified
9552 Apple Valley Dr, Independence, KY 41051
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,456
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,915
House for rent
Available Sep 30
1d ago
House for rent in Independence
2601 Flintwood Ct, Independence, KY 41051
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
House for rent in Independence
2807 Bentwood Dr, Independence, KY 41051
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,695
House for rent
21h ago
Verified
9552 Apple Valley Dr, Independence, KY 41051
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,456
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Independence
2807 Bentwood Dr, Independence, KY 41051
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,695
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Independence, KY
Quick answers to common questions about the Independence rental market.
How much is rent in Independence?
The average rent in Independence is $1,895 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Independence?
Average rent prices in Independence have increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.
How does Independence rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Independence is 2% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $45 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 $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Independence?
Based on our current listings, 33% of Independence rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 4 pet-friendly apartments each month across the city's average inventory of 12 units.
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).