Average Rent in Independence, MO and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Independence, MO

Average rent prices in Independence have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% 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, MO

Rent prices in Independence vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Independence is $964, whereas a house costs $1,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Independence run $875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $999.


Studio	$699	2%	35%
1 bedroom	$875	1%	No Change
2 bedroom	$1,095	2%	6%
3 bedroom	$1,500	1%	3%
4 bedroom	$1,800	1%	3%

		Listings
39th East	$1,495
Benton	$1,150
Blackburn	$1,377
Bristol	$950
Bundschu	$999
Glendale	$1,219
Heart Of Independence	$837
Mt Washington	$960
Randall	$1,295
Three Trails	$1,150


Apartments	$964	1%	No Change
Condos	$1,512	9%	No Change
Houses	$1,495	1%	No Change
Rooms	$660	6%	25%

Studio

Average rent

$699

Last 30 days

Last year

35%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

Last year

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.

How does rent in Independence, MO compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Independence and Belton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Independence

Median rent price$1,257

36%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,683

14%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Independence, MO is 25% lower than the median rent in Belton, MO.

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Discover rentals in Independence, MO

5d+ ago

Heart of Independence apartment for rent in Independence

523 S. Crysler Ave - A

523 S Crysler Ave #A, Independence, MO 64052

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 18

1d ago

9.3

Excellent

Verified

Cedar Brooke Apartments

3100 Quail Creek Dr, Independence, MO 64055

1–2 beds

1 bath

$740–$1,295

Apartment for rent

Call

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Edgewood Apartments

1712 S Ash Ave, Independence, MO 64052

1–2 beds

1 bath

$775–$945

Apartment for rent

1d ago

Bristol condo for rent in Independence

10714 E 19th St S, Independence, MO 64052

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Condo for rent

Available Aug 12

5d+ ago

Rock Creek South apartment for rent in Independence

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Rock Creek South apartment for rent in Independence

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Heart of Independence apartment for rent in Independence

639 S Crysler Ave #E, Independence, MO 64052

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 10

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

16012 E. TC Lea Road

16012 E T C Lea Rd, Independence, MO 64050

2 beds

1 bath

$879

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Independence, MO

Quick answers to common questions about the Independence rental market.

How much is rent in Independence?

The average rent in Independence is $1,257 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Independence?

Average rent prices in Independence have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Independence rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Independence is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $693 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Independence?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Independence are Heart Of Independence ($837/mo), Bristol ($950/mo), and Mt Washington ($960/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Independence?

To comfortably afford rent in Independence, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/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's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $900 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,100 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across all neighborhoods in the city.

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).