Last updated on June 8, 2026

Average rent in
Independence, OR

Median rent

Median rent in Independence

$1,850/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Independence is $1,850 per month as of June 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Independence

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Independence rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 increased by 6% 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 $1,799, whereas a house costs $2,190. 1-bedroom apartments in Independence run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.

Listings

Studio

$2,400

No Change

31%

1 bedroom

$1,210

No Change

25%

2 bedroom

$1,775

6%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,295

2%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,750

1%

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,400

Last year

31%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,210

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

25%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,775

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

1%

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$1,850
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,668
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Independence, OR is 11% higher than the median rent in Alsea, OR.

Discover rentals in Independence, OR

544-Parkside - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

544-Parkside

800 S 4th St, Independence, OR 97351

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

00570-White Rock LLC-Independence Property - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

00570-White Rock LLC-Independence Property

110 I St, Independence, OR 97351

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

Liberty Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Liberty Townhomes

1630 Monmouth St, Independence, OR 97351

2 beds

1 bath

$1,375

Apartment for rent

020-Creekside Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

020-Creekside Apartments

205 N Gun Club Rd, Independence, OR 97351

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

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 $1,850 per month as of June 6, 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 6% since last year.

How does Independence rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Independence is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 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 $74,000/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 offers solid options for pet owners, with 54% of rental listings welcoming pets. This represents the most common amenity across the city's rental market, making it relatively easy to find housing that accommodates your furry companions.

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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