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Average Rent in Independence, MO & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 12 apartment communities in Independence, MO. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,377/mo
▲ +2.8% from last month
Lowest Available
$800/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
12
tracked daily
Units Listed
174
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Independence, MO
24 listed units across 2 buildings in Independence, MO dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $125/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market 1900 Apartments | Unit 15 | $1,892 | $1,264 | $628 |
| Market 1900 Apartments | Unit 10 | $1,868 | $1,489 | $379 |
| Market 1900 Apartments | Unit 27 | $1,715 | $1,389 | $326 |
| Market 1900 Apartments | Unit 7 | $1,484 | $1,305 | $179 |
| Market 1900 Apartments | Unit 25 | $1,607 | $1,434 | $173 |
| Market 1900 Apartments | Unit 18 | $1,590 | $1,419 | $171 |
| Market 1900 Apartments | Unit 2 | $1,560 | $1,415 | $145 |
| Market 1900 Apartments | Unit 22 | $1,609 | $1,480 | $129 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Independence, MO
Compare average rent across Independence, MO neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence 64055 | $1,524 | ▲ $81 | $1,188 | 3 | 52 |
| Independence 64057 | $1,522 | ▲ $52 | $1,120 | 4 | 64 |
| Kansas City 64133 | $1,128 | ▼ $1 | $910 | 1 | 6 |
| East Side | $1,121 | - | $1,032 | 1 | 32 |
| Independence 64054 | $1,028 | - | $999 | 1 | 9 |
| Independence 64050 | $1,005 | ▲ $44 | $800 | 2 | 14 |
| Independence 64053 | $925 | $0 | $825 | 1 | 4 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Independence, MO?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Independence, MO is $1,377 per month across 12 apartment communities and 174 available units. Rents have increased $36 (2.8%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Roosevelt Apartments starting at $800/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,334/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,223/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,455/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,588/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $1,636/mo.
Prices range from $800 to $2,500 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 44 units are currently listed.
Independence, MO Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $1,197 | - | 8 |
| June 2026 | $1,234 | +$37 | 11 |
| July 2026 | $1,278 | +$44 | 13 |
| August 2026 | $1,314 | +$36 | 12 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Independence, MO
Rent Prices by Apartment in Independence, MO
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Apartments | $800/mo | $1,094/mo | 8 | 4.7 |
| Winner Place Apartments | $825/mo | $925/mo | 4 | 3.7 |
| Timber Creek Apartments | $829/mo | $887/mo | 6 | 4.3 |
| Stonegate Meadows Apartments | $910/mo | $1,128/mo | 6 | 2.5 |
| Whispering Lake Apartments | $1,032/mo | $1,121/mo | 32 | 3.9 |
| Indy Ridge | $1,120/mo | $1,355/mo | 4 | 4.6 |
| Market 1900 Apartments | $1,182/mo | $1,564/mo | 29 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Independence, MO
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$55,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,377/mo.
Comfortable income
$66,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($800/mo), you need to earn at least $32,000/year.
Median household income in Independence, MO is $59,480 , about 10% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Independence, MO
Overall prices in Independence, MO runs below the national average by about 7% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 93.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Independence, MO's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,377 |
| Utilities | $378 |
| Groceries | $521 |
| Transportation | $902 |
| Healthcare | $440 |
| Other goods and services | $704 |
| Estimated total | $4,322/mo |
Population
121,944
Median household income
$59,480
Census median rent
$1,061/mo
Rent as % of income
29.8%
Median age
38.4
Mean commute
24 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for Independence, MO Apartments
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