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 May 2026, the average rent in Independence, MO is $1,300 per month, which is 32% lower than the national average rent of $1,910 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,300

4.0%$50 increase month-over-month

4.0%$50 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

197

APARTMENTS

$1,104

HOUSES

$1,640

TOWNHOUSES

$1,300

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Independence, MO at $1,104 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $1,640 per month. Townhomes average $1,300 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$899
2 Bedrooms	$1,150
3 Bedrooms	$1,597
4 Bedrooms	$1,849
All	$1,345

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Independence, MO is $899 per month, followed by $1,150 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,597 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $1,849 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$775
2 Bedrooms	$1,233
3 Bedrooms	$1,350
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$1,300

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Independence, MO is $775 per month, followed by $1,233 for a 2 bedroom townhome, and $1,350 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$875
2 Bedrooms	$1,000
3 Bedrooms	$1,250
4 Bedrooms	$667
All	$995

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Independence, MO is $875 per month, followed by $1,000 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,250 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $667 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$849
2 Bedrooms	$1,150
3 Bedrooms	$1,694
4 Bedrooms	$2,080
All	$1,597

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Independence, MO is $849 per month, followed by $1,150 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,694 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,080 for a 4 bedroom house.