Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Independence, MO
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Independence rent stands today
Independence, MO rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,220/month. Month over month, rents cooled 2.0%.
Compared to national trends
Independence sits 35.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value. The city offers 187 total rentals across a mix of property types.
Price ranges
Studios in Independence rent for $729/month, 1-bedrooms for $850/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,062/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,500/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,700/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents across the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Rock Creek rents fell 34.5% year over year to $948/month across 14 rentals. Other neighborhoods with large declines include Cler Mont at -32.7% and Mill Creek at -32.3%.
Median rent
Median rent in Independence
$1,220/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Independence is $1,220 per month as of September 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $680 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Independence
187
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Independence rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Independence, MO
Average rent prices in Independence have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $975, whereas a house costs $1,447. 1-bedroom apartments in Independence run $875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,025.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $729 |  1% |  37% | |
1 bedroom | $850 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,062 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $1,700 | 4% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
39th East | $1,497 | |
Blackburn | $1,511 | |
Bundschu | $980 | |
Glendale | $1,282 | |
Heart Of Independence | $825 | |
Hill Park | $1,200 | |
Mt Washington | $925 | |
Randall | $1,355 | |
Rock Creek South | $909 | |
Three Trails | $999 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $975 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,395 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,447 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $651 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$729
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
37%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,062
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
Glendale
Average rent
$1,282
Blackburn
Average rent
$1,511
Bundschu
Average rent
$980
39th East
Average rent
$1,497
Randall
Average rent
$1,355
Heart Of Independence
Average rent
$825
Three Trails
Average rent
$999
Mt Washington
Average rent
$925
Hill Park
Average rent
$1,200
Rock Creek South
Average rent
$909
Apartments
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,447
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$651
Last 30 days
1%
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
36%lower than the national median
20%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Independence, MO is 20% lower than the median rent in Belton, MO.
Average rent in nearby cities
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6%$1,697
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8%$1,299
2%$1,199
1%$1,350
5%$1,779
7%$1,399
2%$1,634
12%$1,870
1%$1,285
6%$1,555
9%Discover rentals in Independence, MO
5d+ ago
Sycamore apartment for rent in Independence
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
3100 Quail Creek Dr, Independence, MO 64055
1–2 beds
1 bath
$740–$1,320
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Rock Creek South apartment for rent in Independence
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Rock Creek South apartment for rent in Independence
2 beds
1 bath
$795
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
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$2,200
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$2,355
$2,140
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 2
1d ago
Sycamore house for rent in Independence
14216 E 37th Ter S, Independence, MO 64055
3 beds
3 baths
$2,100
House for rent
Available May 30
15h ago
Verified
2905 S Lees Summit Rd, Independence, MO 64055
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$915–$1,766
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
3100 Quail Creek Dr, Independence, MO 64055
1–2 beds
1 bath
$740–$1,320
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4580 S Bass Pro Dr, Independence, MO 64055
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,339–$1,899
Apartment for rent
3d ago
16801 E Larkspur Ln, Independence, MO 64055
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,045–$1,295
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
2905 S Lees Summit Rd, Independence, MO 64055
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$915–$1,766
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,400
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,920
$1,690
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 10
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,425
House for rent
Available Nov 3
16h ago
Verified
3100 Quail Creek Dr, Independence, MO 64055
1–2 beds
1 bath
$740–$1,320
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
16801 E Larkspur Ln, Independence, MO 64055
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,920
$1,690
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 10
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,790
$1,640
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 12
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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 $1,220 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Independence?
Average rent prices in Independence have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $680 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Independence?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Independence are Heart Of Independence ($825/mo), Rock Creek South ($909/mo), and Mt Washington ($925/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Independence?
To comfortably afford rent in Independence, you'd need to earn approximately $49,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Independence?
October offers the best rental deals in Independence, with rents running about 6% lower than the summer peak in June.
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).