Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 25, 2026
Average rent in
Independence, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on May 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Independence
$1,475/mo
40%vs previous year
The average rent in Independence is $1,475 per month as of May 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $475 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Independence
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Independence rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Independence, OH, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Independence, OH
Average rent prices in Independence have decreased by 42% over the last month and have decreased by 40% 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, OH
Rent prices in Independence vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Independence is $1,072, whereas a house costs $1,725. 1-bedroom apartments in Independence run $905 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $905 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,180 | - | - | |
3 bedroom | $1,775 | 4% | 21% | |
4 bedroom | $1,650 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Independence | $1,600 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,072 |  1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,542 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,725 | 9% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$905
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,180
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
21%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Independence
Average rent
$1,600
Apartments
Average rent
$1,072
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,542
Houses
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
9%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Independence, OH, 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, OH compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Independence and Brecksville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Independence
24%lower than the national median
12%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Independence, OH is 14% lower than the median rent in Brecksville, OH.
Average rent in nearby cities
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Frequently asked questions for Independence, OH
Quick answers to common questions about the Independence rental market.
How much is rent in Independence?
The average rent in Independence is $1,475 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Independence?
Average rent prices in Independence have decreased by 42% over the last month and have decreased by 40% since last year.
How does Independence rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Independence is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $475 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 $59,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).