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Rental Market Trends in Independence, KY

What is the average rent in Independence, KY?

$1,051/month

Average Rent

766 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Independence, KY is $1,051 per month. This is 36% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Independence more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Independence, you can expect to pay about $915 per month for a studio, $1,051 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,395 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,719 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$915/month
478 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,051/month
766 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,395/month
1,025 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,719/month
1,371 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,173/month
1,516 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,666/month
2,036 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Independence, KY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.2%, which averages out to $23 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Independence, KY
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Independence, KY
Percentage*
Rent Range
12% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
62% $1,001 - $1,500/month
12% $1,501 - $2,000/month
12% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Independence?

Based on current rent prices, Cherokee Acres is the most affordable neighborhood in Independence.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cherokee Acres
$1,140/month
852 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Independence?

Based on current rent prices, Cherokee Acres is the most expensive neighborhood in Independence.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cherokee Acres
$1,140/month
852 Sq Ft

Which Independence neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Independence with the most apartments available is Cherokee Acres .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cherokee Acres
$1,140/month
852 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Independence, KY?

Because the average rent in Independence is $1,051, you’ll want to make about $3,503 per month or $42,036 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Independence, KY

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How does Independence, KY compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Cherokee Acres

Independence, KY

Cherokee Acres

Independence, KY

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2-3 Beds

Fairway Park

Fairway Park

3941 Richardson Rd,
Independence, KY 41051

$1,200 - $1,600

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The Villages of Independence

The Villages of Independence

10702 Brentridge Cir,
Independence, KY 41051

$2,233 - $2,502

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Indian River Apartments

6517 Indian River Rd,
Independence, KY 41051

$800 - $1,525

Studio - 2 Beds

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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 February 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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