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Average Rent in Independence MO & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Independence MO. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,450/mo
Lowest Available
$1,450/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
1
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Independence MO
Compare average rent across Independence MO neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence 64057 | $1,446 | $1,100 | 2 | 43 |
| Independence 64055 | $1,267 | $850 | 1 | 3 |
| Independence 64053 | $925 | $825 | 1 | 4 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Independence MO?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Independence MO is $1,450 per month across 1 apartment community and 1 available units.
The most affordable option is One Stop Property Management LLC starting at $1,450/mo. By unit type, a 4-bedroom averages $1,450/mo.
Prices range from $1,450 to $1,450 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 1 units are currently listed.
Independence MO Rent Price History
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Daily snapshots are being recorded. Trend charts will appear once we have enough data points.
Rent by Bedroom Type in Independence MO
Rent Prices by Apartment in Independence MO
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Property Management LLC | $1,450/mo | $1,450/mo | 1 | 3.6 |
Google Search Trends for Independence MO Apartments
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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
$58,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,450/mo.
Comfortable income
$70,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
Median household income in Independence MO is $59,480 , about 15% 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) | $1,450 |
| Utilities | $378 |
| Groceries | $521 |
| Transportation | $902 |
| Healthcare | $440 |
| Other goods and services | $704 |
| Estimated total | $4,395/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.
Explore Independence MO Apartments
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