Last updated on September 10, 2026

Average rent in
Independence, OR

Median rent

Median rent in Independence

$1,747/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Independence is $1,747 per month as of September 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $152 less per month.

$1.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Independence

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Independence rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Independence, OR

Average rent prices in Independence have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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, OR

Rent prices in Independence vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Independence is $1,610, whereas a house costs $2,247. 1-bedroom apartments in Independence run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,845.

Listings

Studio

$1,450

6%

11%

1 bedroom

$1,195

6%

25%

2 bedroom

$1,672

1%

15%

3 bedroom

$2,250

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,295

2%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

25%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,672

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Independence, OR, 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, OR compare to other cities?

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

Independence

Median rent price$1,747
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,095
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Independence, OR is 17% lower than the median rent in Alsea, OR.

Discover rentals in Independence, OR

Beautiful Vista Ridge - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.8

Very good

Beautiful Vista Ridge

4311 Independence Hwy, Independence, OR 97351

2 beds

1 bath

$1,299

Apartment for rent

020-Creekside Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

020-Creekside Apartments

205 N Gun Club Rd, Independence, OR 97351

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,400–$1,625

Apartment for rent

Liberty Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Liberty Townhomes

1630 Monmouth St, Independence, OR 97351

3 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Apartment for rent

167 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

167

1460/1462 Falcon Lp., Independence, OR 97351

3 beds

2 baths

$1,895

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Independence, OR

Quick answers to common questions about the Independence rental market.

How much is rent in Independence?

The average rent in Independence is $1,747 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Independence?

Average rent prices in Independence have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Independence rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Independence is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $152 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 $70,000/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).

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