Average Rent in Independence, MO
17 apartment buildings, 177 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Independence, MOCheapest
$699/mo
Pleasant Grove Apartments
Properties
17
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Units
177
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Rent Price Breakdown
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Average Rent by Property
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Rent by Bedroom Count
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Independence, MO Rent Prices
All 17 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Pleasant Grove Apartments
532 Sundown Dr, Independence, MO 64054, USA
Roosevelt Apartments
1009 N Cottage Ave, Independence, MO 64050, USA
Winner Place Apartments
9528 E Winner Rd, Independence, MO 64053, USA
Timber Creek Apartments
1512 W 23 Terrace S, Independence, MO 64050, USA
Stonegate Meadows Apartments
10500 E 42nd St, Kansas City, MO 64133, USA
Woodlake Village Apartments
3919 S Cedar Crest Dr, Independence, MO 64055, USA
Stone Oak Apartments
3151 Jennings Rd, Independence, MO 64055, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pleasant Grove Apartments 532 Sundown Dr, Independence, MO 64054, USA | $699 | $899 | $1.83/ft² | 4.5 (36) | 10 |
| 2 | Roosevelt Apartments 1009 N Cottage Ave, Independence, MO 64050, USA | $800 | $800 | $1.77/ft² | 4.7 (59) | 1 |
| 3 | Winner Place Apartments 9528 E Winner Rd, Independence, MO 64053, USA | $825 | $925 | $1.27/ft² | 3.7 (12) | 4 |
| 4 | Timber Creek Apartments 1512 W 23 Terrace S, Independence, MO 64050, USA | $829 | $917 | $1.27/ft² | 4.3 (131) | 10 |
| 5 | Stonegate Meadows Apartments 10500 E 42nd St, Kansas City, MO 64133, USA | $910 | $1,128 | $1.13/ft² | 2.5 (180) | 6 |
| 6 | Woodlake Village Apartments 3919 S Cedar Crest Dr, Independence, MO 64055, USA | $927 | $1,012 | -- | 3.1 (31) | 5 |
| 7 | Stone Oak Apartments 3151 Jennings Rd, Independence, MO 64055, USA | $975 | $1,036 | $1.44/ft² | 4.1 (98) | 5 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Pleasant Grove Apartments
4.5 (36)532 Sundown Dr, Independence, MO 64054, USA
Roosevelt Apartments
4.7 (59)1009 N Cottage Ave, Independence, MO 64050, USA
Winner Place Apartments
3.7 (12)9528 E Winner Rd, Independence, MO 64053, USA
Timber Creek Apartments
4.3 (131)1512 W 23 Terrace S, Independence, MO 64050, USA
Stonegate Meadows Apartments
2.5 (180)10500 E 42nd St, Kansas City, MO 64133, USA
Woodlake Village Apartments
3.1 (31)3919 S Cedar Crest Dr, Independence, MO 64055, USA
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Independence, MO neighborhoods
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Independence, MO Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Independence, MO is $1,412 per month, based on 177 units across 17 apartment communities. Prices range from $699 at Pleasant Grove Apartments to $2,500 at Market 1900 Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $709/mo | $699/mo | 2 |
| 1 Bed | $1,242/mo | $800/mo | 58 |
| 2 Bed | $1,498/mo | $925/mo | 80 |
| 3 Bed | $1,615/mo | $975/mo | 23 |
| 4 Bed | $1,646/mo | $1,521/mo | 3 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Independence, MO, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Independence, MO averages $1,242/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,498/mo. At the local median household income of $59,480, that works out to 28% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Independence, MO at $1,061/mo. The current tracked market average runs 33% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Independence, MO while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Independence, MO?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$56,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,412/mo.
Comfortable income
$68,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($699/mo), you need to earn at least $28,000/year.
Median household income in Independence, MO is $59,480 , about 12% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Independence, MO
Overall prices in Independence, MO runs below the national average by about 7% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 93.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Independence, MO's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,412 |
| Utilities | $378 |
| Groceries | $521 |
| Transportation | $902 |
| Healthcare | $440 |
| Other goods and services | $704 |
| Estimated total | $4,357/mo |
Population
121,944
Median household income
$59,480
Census median rent
$1,061/mo
Census rent burden
29.8%
Median age
38.4
Mean commute
24 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Missouri
How Independence, MO rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Independence, MO | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO | $1,741 | +23% | -12% | 31 |
| ST Louis, MO | $1,745 | +24% | +0.9% | 25 |
| Springfield, MO | $1,394 | -1% | -2.5% | 23 |
| Lee S Summit, MO | $1,563 | +11% | -19.1% | 17 |
| ST Peters, MO | $1,611 | +14% | -6.9% | 12 |
| ST Charles, MO | $1,661 | +18% | -0.7% | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Independence, MO?
The average rent in Independence, MO is $1,412 per month, based on 177 units across 17 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Independence, MO?
The median asking rent in Independence, MO is $1,409 per month, computed from 177 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,412/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Independence, MO?
The lowest available rent in Independence, MO starts at $699 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Independence, MO?
1-bedroom apartments in Independence, MO average $1,242/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $800/mo across 58 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Independence, MO?
2-bedroom apartments in Independence, MO average $1,498/mo. Units start from $925/mo across 80 units currently listed.
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