What's the average rent in Independence, MO?

Rental Market Trends in Independence, MO

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Independence, MO is $1,350 per month, which is 31% lower than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,350

4.2%$55 increase month-over-month

0.4%$5 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

220

APARTMENTS

$987

HOUSES

$1,456

TOWNHOUSES

$1,350

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Independence, MO at $987 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $1,456 per month. Townhomes average $1,350 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$875
2 Bedrooms	$1,195
3 Bedrooms	$1,595
4 Bedrooms	$1,844
All	$1,350

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Independence, MO is $875 per month, followed by $1,195 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,595 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $1,844 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$895
2 Bedrooms	$1,350
3 Bedrooms	$1,250
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$1,350

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Independence, MO is $895 per month, followed by $1,350 for a 2 bedroom townhome, and $1,250 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$795
2 Bedrooms	$925
3 Bedrooms	$1,345
4 Bedrooms	$737
All	$875

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Independence, MO is $795 per month, followed by $925 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,345 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $737 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$732
2 Bedrooms	$1,195
3 Bedrooms	$1,550
4 Bedrooms	$1,850
All	$1,456

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Independence, MO is $732 per month, followed by $1,195 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,550 for a 3 bedroom house, and $1,850 for a 4 bedroom house.