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Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Independence, MO
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Independence rent stands today
Independence, MO rent rose modestly year over year by 1.9%, with a current median of $1,284/month. The average rent is $14 less per month than last year, a negligible change. Month over month, rent increased 2.4%, indicating recent upward movement in the market.
Compared to national trends
Independence is 33.5% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 182 total rentals providing a smaller but accessible market for renters. This positions Independence as a value-oriented metro in the broader rental landscape.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $719/month, 1-bedrooms for $850/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,100/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,525/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,850/month. Houses command a median of $1,465/month, while apartments are lower at $960/month, reflecting the city's inventory split favoring houses.
Neighborhood spotlight
Highland Manor rents rose 28.9% year over year to $1,595/month across 15 rentals. In contrast, South and Pitcher neighborhoods saw declines of -53.0% and -51.0% respectively, showing notable local variation.
Median rent
Median rent in Independence
$1,284/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Independence is $1,284 per month as of July 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $646 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Independence
182
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Independence rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Independence, MO
Average rent prices in Independence have increased by 2% 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, MO
Rent prices in Independence vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Independence is $960, whereas a house costs $1,465. 1-bedroom apartments in Independence run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $999.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $719 |  1% | 28% | |
1 bedroom | $849 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 | 1% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,525 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $1,850 | 6% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
39th East | $1,519 | |
Blackburn | $1,495 | |
Bristol | $984 | |
Bundschu | $977 | |
Glendale | $1,395 | |
Heart Of Independence | $812 | |
Mt Washington | $995 | |
Randall | $1,272 | |
Rock Creek South | $872 | |
Three Trails | $987 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $960 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,300 | 2% | - | |
Houses | $1,465 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $548 | 9% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$719
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
28%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$849
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
No Change
Glendale
Average rent
$1,395
Blackburn
Average rent
$1,495
Bundschu
Average rent
$977
39th East
Average rent
$1,519
Three Trails
Average rent
$987
Heart Of Independence
Average rent
$812
Randall
Average rent
$1,272
Mt Washington
Average rent
$995
Rock Creek South
Average rent
$872
Bristol
Average rent
$984
Apartments
Average rent
$960
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,465
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$548
Last 30 days
9%
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
33%lower than the national median
14%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Independence, MO is 23% lower than the median rent in Belton, MO.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,666
1%$1,695
2%$1,362
5%$1,450
6%$1,231
9%$1,350
3%$1,795
3%$1,179
15%$1,634
16%$1,766
7%$1,317
1%$1,495
8%Discover rentals in Independence, MO
9h ago
Verified
3100 Quail Creek Dr, Independence, MO 64055
1–2 beds
1 bath
$740–$1,260
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Fairmount apartment for rent in Independence
2 beds
1 bath
$850
$799
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 17
2d ago
Rock Creek South apartment for rent in Independence
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Rock Creek South apartment for rent in Independence
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Procter apartment for rent in Independence
11200 E Winner Rd #1, Independence, MO 64052
Studio
0 baths
$3,150
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 3
5d+ ago
Blue Village house for rent in Independence
18500 E Arrowhead Ln, Independence, MO 64056
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,245
House for rent
5d+ ago
Blue Village house for rent in Independence
20104 E Millhaven St, Independence, MO 64056
3 beds
2 baths
$2,240
House for rent
2h ago
19700 E 39th Pl S, Independence, MO 64057
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,293–$2,653
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
2905 S Lees Summit Rd, Independence, MO 64055
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$915–$1,751
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
4580 S Bass Pro Dr, Independence, MO 64055
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,409–$1,839
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
3100 Quail Creek Dr, Independence, MO 64055
1–2 beds
1 bath
$740–$1,260
Apartment for rent
22h ago
19401 E 40th Street Ct S, Independence, MO 64057
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,295–$1,530
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,625
$1,325
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 9
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,670
$1,385
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 3
12h ago
Verified
2905 S Lees Summit Rd, Independence, MO 64055
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$915–$1,751
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
4580 S Bass Pro Dr, Independence, MO 64055
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,409–$1,839
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2905 S Lees Summit Rd, Independence, MO 64055
1 bed
1 bath
$915–$1,243
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1043 Arrowhead Rdg, Independence, MO 64056
3 beds
2 baths
$1,745
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,490
$2,340
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 21
10h ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,625
$1,325
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 9
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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 $1,284 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Independence?
Average rent prices in Independence have increased by 2% 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 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $646 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Independence?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Independence are Heart Of Independence ($812/mo), Rock Creek South ($872/mo), and Bundschu ($977/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Independence?
To comfortably afford rent in Independence, you'd need to earn approximately $51,000/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 Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Independence average around $890/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,070/month.
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).