Average Rent in Independence, MO and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Independence, MO

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Independence, MO is $1,215. This is -38% lower than the national average.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,215

1%

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

187

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Independence, MO is $1,215. This is -38% lower than the national average.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

8%

66%

25%

2%

$0-$750$0 - $750

$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500

$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250

$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

Households

59%

41%

Owner-occupied

Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent comparables in
Independence, MO
The monthly rent for an apartment in Independence, MO is $949. A 1-bedroom apartment in Independence, MO costs about $875 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,000. Houses for rent in Independence, MO are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,440.

				Comparables
1 bedroom	$855	2%	1%
2 bedroom	$1,050	No Change	6%
3 bedroom	$1,495	1%	4%
4 bedroom	$1,795	4%	14%
Studio	$735	2%	15%

		Comparables
39th East	$1,475
Blackburn	$1,386
Blue Village	$1,780
Glendale	$1,341
Heart Of Independence	$850
Mt Washington	$795
Procter	$911
Randall	$1,195
Southern	$1,375
Three Trails	$1,220

Studio

Average rent

$735

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$855

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

14%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Independence, MO, 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.

Compare rent prices in Independence, MO to other cities

Median rent prices in Independence, MO for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Belton, MO.

Independence

Median rent price$1,215

38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,715

13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Independence, MO is 29% lower than the median rent in Belton, MO.

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2912 S Harvard Ave, Independence, MO 64052, USA

3631 S Forest Ave, Independence, MO 64052, USA

3812 S James Ave, Independence, MO 64055, USA

1700 Harvard Ave, Independence, MO 64052, USA

1822 S Northern Blvd, Independence, MO 64052, USA

716 N Choctaw Ave, Independence, MO 64056, USA

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1908 S Osage St, Independence, MO 64055, USA

13608 E 41st St S, Independence, MO 64055, USA

3524 S Rogers Ln, Independence, MO 64055, USA

19706 E 14th St N, Independence, MO 64056, USA

18828 E Wigwam Pl, Independence, MO 64056, USA

308 North Ponca Drive, Independence, MO 64056, USA

3103 S Cedar Crest Ct, Independence, MO 64057, USA

3113 S Claremont Ave, Independence, MO 64052, USA

1329 S Liberty St, Independence, MO 64055, USA

18601 E 20th Street Ct, Independence, MO 64057, USA

19805 E 17th Terrace N, Independence, MO 64056, USA

17816 Greentree Ave, Independence, MO 64057, USA

3325 S Oxford Ave, Independence, MO 64052, USA

Discover rentals in Independence, MO

8720 Winner Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Harrison apartment for rent in Independence

8720 Winner Rd, Independence, MO 64125

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 31

700 S Hawthorne Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mt. Washington apartment for rent in Independence

700 S Hawthorne Ave #B, Independence, MO 64053

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 15

3320 S Oxford Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rock Creek South apartment for rent in Independence

3320 S Oxford Ave #B, Independence, MO 64052

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

3312 S Oxford Ave #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rock Creek South apartment for rent in Independence

3312 S Oxford Ave #C, Independence, MO 64052

2 beds

1 bath

$825

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639 S Crysler Ave #UNITB - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Heart of Independence apartment for rent in Independence

639 S Crysler Ave #UNITB, Independence, MO 64052

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 11

900 East Frederick Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Town Hall apartment for rent in Independence

900 East Frederick Street

900 E Frederick St, Independence, MO 64050

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

18828 E Wigwam Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Blue Village apartment for rent in Independence

18828 E Wigwam Pl, Independence, MO 64056

2 beds

1 bath

$895

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1123 S Haden St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Benton apartment for rent in Independence

1123 S Haden St #B, Independence, MO 64050

2 beds

1 bath

$895

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Available Jul 25