Average Rent in Independence, OR and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Independence, OR

Average rent prices in Independence have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased 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 $1,650, whereas a house costs $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Independence run $1,620 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,845.


Studio	$1,450	No Change	5%
1 bedroom	$1,125	No Change	19%
2 bedroom	$1,845	3%	12%
3 bedroom	$2,295	3%	7%
4 bedroom	$2,495	15%	31%


Apartments	$1,650	1%	No Change
Condos	$1,700	27%	-
Houses	$2,350	1%	No Change
Rooms	$650	-	-

Studio

Average rent

$1,450

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,125

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,845

Last 30 days

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

31%

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$1,847

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,195

14%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Independence, OR is 16% lower than the median rent in Alsea, OR.

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Discover rentals in Independence, OR

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

1d 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

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Beautiful Vista Ridge

4311 Independence Hwy, Independence, OR 97351

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

1d 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

20h ago

8.5

Very good

Boatlanding 4-Plex

80 Boatlanding St, Independence, OR 97351

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Ash Creek Apartments

353 S 8th St, Independence, OR 97351

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.8

Very good

1420 - 1422 Marigold Dr.

1420 1420 - 1422 Marigold Dr., Independence, OR 97351

3 beds

2 baths

$1,995

Apartment for rent

2d ago

House for rent in Independence

1483 S 6th St, Independence, OR 97351

3 beds

2 baths

$2,100

House 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 $1,847 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Independence?

Average rent prices in Independence have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Independence rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Independence is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $82 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?

Based on our current listings, Independence offers solid options for pet owners, with 47% of rental listings welcoming animal companions. With an average of 38 apartments available monthly, this works out to about 18 pet-friendly units each 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).