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Rental Market Trends in Independence, MO

What is the average rent in Independence, MO?

$999/month

Average Rent

669 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Independence, MO is $999 per month. This is 39% lower than the national average rent of $1,640/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 $700 per month for a studio, $999 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,275 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,606 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$700/month
337 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$999/month
669 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,275/month
969 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,606/month
1,320 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,221/month
642 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,696/month
1,282 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,980/month
1,870 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$912/month
727 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,269/month
980 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Independence, MO?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.9%, which averages out to $20 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated September 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Independence, MO
Last Updated September 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Independence, MO
Percentage*
Rent Range
14% Below $700/month
50% $700 - $1,000/month
25% $1,001 - $1,500/month
9% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Independence?

Based on current rent prices, Randall, Farview and Susquehanna Village are the most affordable neighborhoods in Independence.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Randall
$742/month
559 Sq Ft
Farview
$750/month
555 Sq Ft
Susquehanna Village
$750/month
555 Sq Ft
Mt Washington
$823/month
554 Sq Ft
Fairland Heights
$832/month
534 Sq Ft
Queen City
$875/month
583 Sq Ft
Valley View
$875/month
583 Sq Ft
Queen City Park
$875/month
583 Sq Ft
Spring Branch View
$875/month
583 Sq Ft
Glendale
$1,090/month
666 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Independence?

Based on current rent prices, 39th East, Whispering Meadows and Little Blue are the most expensive neighborhoods in Independence.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
39th East
$1,448/month
909 Sq Ft
Whispering Meadows
$1,448/month
909 Sq Ft
Little Blue
$1,419/month
678 Sq Ft
Highland Manor
$1,386/month
754 Sq Ft
Blackburn
$1,203/month
701 Sq Ft
Drumm Farm Villas
$1,146/month
656 Sq Ft
Glendale
$1,090/month
666 Sq Ft
Glendale Gardens
$1,090/month
666 Sq Ft
Queen City
$875/month
583 Sq Ft
Valley View
$875/month
583 Sq Ft

Which Independence neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Independence with the most apartments available are Glendale, Glendale Gardens and Blackburn .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Glendale
$1,090/month
666 Sq Ft
Glendale Gardens
$1,090/month
666 Sq Ft
Blackburn
$1,203/month
701 Sq Ft
Highland Manor
$1,386/month
754 Sq Ft
Drumm Farm Villas
$1,146/month
656 Sq Ft
Little Blue
$1,419/month
678 Sq Ft
Mt Washington
$823/month
554 Sq Ft
Queen City
$875/month
583 Sq Ft
Valley View
$875/month
583 Sq Ft
Queen City Park
$875/month
583 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Independence is $999, you’ll want to make about $3,330 per month or $39,960 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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Apartment Averages

Randall

Independence, MO

39th East

Independence, MO

Studio
$664/month
-
One Bedroom
$750/month
$826/month
Two Bedroom
$850/month
$1,054/month
Three Bedroom
-
$1,602/month
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2905 S Lees Summit Rd,
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19012 E 37th Ter S,
Independence, MO 64057

$1,090 - $1,395

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Cedar Ridge Apartments & Townhomes

3100 Quail Creek Dr,
Independence, MO 64055

$1,075 - $1,615

1-3 Beds

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Stonegate Meadows Apartments

10500 E 42nd St,
Kansas City, MO 64133

$910 - $1,505

1-4 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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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