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Rental Market Trends in Independence, MO

What is the average rent in Independence, MO?

$1,027/month

Average Rent

678 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Independence, MO is $1,027 per month. This is 37% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/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 $697 per month for a studio, $1,027 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,303 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,648 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$697/month
337 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,027/month
678 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,303/month
976 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,648/month
1,320 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,138/month
765 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,704/month
1,202 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,002/month
1,738 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$952/month
726 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Independence, MO?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.7%, which averages out to $28 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 July 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Independence, MO
Last Updated July 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Independence, MO
Percentage*
Rent Range
16% Below $700/month
47% $700 - $1,000/month
27% $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
$743/month
559 Sq Ft
Farview
$750/month
555 Sq Ft
Susquehanna Village
$750/month
555 Sq Ft
Mt Washington
$842/month
565 Sq Ft
Fairland Heights
$849/month
560 Sq Ft
Queen City
$875/month
582 Sq Ft
Valley View
$875/month
582 Sq Ft
Queen City Park
$875/month
582 Sq Ft
Spring Branch View
$875/month
582 Sq Ft
Glendale
$1,102/month
679 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Independence?

Based on current rent prices, Little Blue, Highland Manor and Blackburn are the most expensive neighborhoods in Independence.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Little Blue
$1,583/month
678 Sq Ft
Highland Manor
$1,319/month
722 Sq Ft
Blackburn
$1,268/month
715 Sq Ft
Drumm Farm Villas
$1,243/month
662 Sq Ft
39th East
$1,236/month
886 Sq Ft
Glendale
$1,102/month
679 Sq Ft
Glendale Gardens
$1,102/month
679 Sq Ft
Queen City
$875/month
582 Sq Ft
Valley View
$875/month
582 Sq Ft
Queen City Park
$875/month
582 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
$1,102/month
679 Sq Ft
Glendale Gardens
$1,102/month
679 Sq Ft
Blackburn
$1,268/month
715 Sq Ft
Highland Manor
$1,319/month
722 Sq Ft
Little Blue
$1,583/month
678 Sq Ft
Queen City
$875/month
582 Sq Ft
Valley View
$875/month
582 Sq Ft
Drumm Farm Villas
$1,243/month
662 Sq Ft
Queen City Park
$875/month
582 Sq Ft
Spring Branch View
$875/month
582 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 $1,027, you’ll want to make about $3,423 per month or $41,076 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

Little Blue

Independence, MO

Studio
$664/month
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One Bedroom
$750/month
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Two Bedroom
$850/month
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Nolia on the Hill

Nolia on the Hill

2905 S Lees Summit Rd,
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1-3 Beds | $1,230 - $1,885

The Adirondack

The Adirondack

4580 South Bass Pro Dr,
Independence, MO 64055

1-2 Beds | $1,299 - $1,889

Arabella Apartments

Arabella Apartments

19601 E R D Mize Rd,
Independence, MO 64057

2 Beds | $2,163 - $2,564

Indy Ridge

Indy Ridge

19012 E 37th Ter S,
Independence, MO 64057

1-2 Beds | $1,090 - $1,395

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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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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