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Monmouth/Independence Independence, OR

Embrace the small-town Pacific Northwest experience in Monmouth/Independence. Situated in the Willamette Valley, just 15 miles southwest of Salem, this large neighborhood contains the cities of Monmouth and Independence, as well as the surrounding rural areas. A drive through Monmouth/Independence takes you past sleepy residential streets and well-preserved stone facades from the area's early days. Don't let the peace fool you — the community bursts with festivals and events. In the summer, check out Western Days and the Rivers Edge Summer Series, or sample locally-brewed beers at the Hop & Heritage Festival. When the snow falls, residents look forward to the tree-lighting at the Hometown Holiday Festival. Stay close to the action with an apartment in downtown Monmouth or downtown Independence. Monmouth locals congregate for pesto chicken pizza and craft beer at Yeasty Beasty; in Independence, try the famous duck confit and bacon sandwich at the Three Legged Dog Public House. For a private piece of paradise, look for homes near the farm fields and forested hills outside of city limits.

Rent Trends

As of August 2026, the average apartment rent in Monmouth/Independence is $1,200 for a studio, $1,318 for one bedroom, $1,448 for two bedrooms, and $1,802 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Monmouth/Independence has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 488 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,200/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 611 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,318/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 885 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,448/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,160 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,802/month

    Average Rent

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Getting Around

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

20 / 100

Daily Essentials

Few to No Restaurant Options Nearby

Restaurants

10 / 100

Few to No Café Options Nearby

Cafes

10 / 100

Few to No Shops Nearby

Shopping

10 / 100

Local Vibe

Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby

Nightlife

10 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Reviews of Monmouth/Independence - Independence, OR

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4 21 Reviews

Current Resident

1 years agoNiche Review

Independence is a great place to live if you enjoy the small town feel, while being a short drive from Salem for anything you might need from a larger city. Mostly walkable with public transit via the trolley system helping with travel between independence and monmouth.

Current Resident

2 years and 4 months agoNiche Review

We love our town! They do an excellent job providing family friendly things for our family to do! We love music in the park and summer activities.

Current Resident

6 years and 1 months agoNiche Review

Quiet and laid back community surrounded by scenery and grape fields. you are within an hour driving distance if you would like to go to the ocean, the mountains or to go into the city to see a concert or a ballgame.

Current Resident

6 years and 11 months agoNiche Review

Very friendly people and lots of great local food places. Also has a cute downtown area to wander around.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.