#	Property	From	Avg	$/sqft	Rating	Units
1	Pleasant Grove Apartments 532 Sundown Dr, Independence, MO 64054, USA	$699	$961	$1.87	4.5 (36)	16
2	One Stop Property Management LLC 13905 East 39th St S Ste 200, Independence, MO 64055, USA	$800	$1,113	--	3.6 (270)	2
3	Winner Place Apartments 9528 E Winner Rd, Independence, MO 64053, USA	$825	$925	$1.27	3.7 (12)	4
4	Timber Creek Apartments 1512 W 23 Terrace S, Independence, MO 64050, USA	$829	$873	$1.37	4.3 (131)	10
5	Stonegate Meadows Apartments 10500 E 42nd St, Kansas City, MO 64133, USA	$910	$1,128	$1.13	2.5 (180)	6
6	Nolia on the Hill Apartments 2905 S Lee's Summit Rd, Independence, MO 64055, USA	$915	$1,319	$1.62	4.7 (189)	14
7	Whispering Lake Apartments 10415 E 43rd St, Kansas City, MO 64133, USA	$1,064	$1,150	$1.51	3.9 (682)	8
8	Indy Ridge 19012 E 37th Terrace S, Independence, MO 64057, USA	$1,120	$1,374	$1.54	4.6 (173)	5
9	Market 1900 Apartments 1900 S Brookstone Village Dr, Independence, MO 64057, USA	$1,161	$1,578	$1.40	4 (227)	30
10	Cornerstone Apartments 3950 S Jackson Dr, Independence, MO 64057, USA	$1,183	$1,379	$1.56	4.1 (206)	25
11	Adirondack 4580 S Bass Pro Dr, Independence, MO 64055, USA	$1,249	$1,445	$3.71	4.3 (91)	5
12	Azure Luxury Apartments 19700 East 39th Place South, Independence, MO 64057, USA	$1,504	$1,635	$1.58	4.1 (156)	6

Explore Each Property

Pleasant Grove Apartments

4.5 (36)

532 Sundown Dr, Independence, MO 64054, USA

From $699/mo

16 units

One Stop Property Management LLC

3.6 (270)

13905 East 39th St S Ste 200, Independence, MO 64055, USA

From $800/mo

2 units

Winner Place Apartments

3.7 (12)

9528 E Winner Rd, Independence, MO 64053, USA

From $825/mo

4 units

Timber Creek Apartments

4.3 (131)

1512 W 23 Terrace S, Independence, MO 64050, USA

From $829/mo

10 units

Stonegate Meadows Apartments

2.5 (180)

10500 E 42nd St, Kansas City, MO 64133, USA

From $910/mo

6 units

Nolia on the Hill Apartments

4.7 (189)

2905 S Lee's Summit Rd, Independence, MO 64055, USA

From $915/mo

14 units

Independence, MO Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Independence, MO is $1,299 per month, based on 131 units across 12 apartment communities. Prices range from $699 at Pleasant Grove Apartments to $1,504 at Azure Luxury Apartments.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type	Avg Rent	Starting From	Units
Studio	$1,255/mo	$699/mo	17
1 Bed	$1,132/mo	$799/mo	36
2 Bed	$1,331/mo	$925/mo	55
3 Bed	$1,502/mo	$975/mo	19
4 Bed	$1,583/mo	$1,425/mo	4

Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.

Building Economics

How much do Independence, MO apartments earn?

The 6 buildings we can estimate generate about $1.1M in rental revenue per month ($13M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.

Building	Est. Monthly Revenue	Est. Occupancy	Units
1.Nolia on the Hill Apartments	$365K/mo	95%	282
2.Azure Luxury Apartments	$253K/mo	96%	168
3.Market 1900 Apartments	$237K/mo	83%	180
4.Pleasant Grove Apartments	$109K/mo	89%	146
5.Timber Creek Apartments	$75K/mo	90%	97

Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.

Market Context

Who rents in Independence, MO, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Independence, MO averages $1,132/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,331/mo. At the local median household income of $59,480, that works out to 26% 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 22% 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

$52,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,299/mo.

Comfortable income

$62,000/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 5% 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	Source
Rent (market average)	$1,299	daily refresh
Utilities	$378	BLS × BEA RPP
Groceries	$521	BLS × BEA RPP
Transportation	$902	BLS × BEA RPP
Healthcare	$440	BLS × BEA RPP
Other goods and services	$704	BLS × BEA RPP
Estimated total	$4,244/mo	$50,927/year

Population

121,944

Median household income

$59,480

Census median rent

$1,061/mo

Rent as % of income

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.

Compare

Nearby cities in Missouri

How Independence, MO rent compares to other markets in the state.

City	Avg Rent	vs Independence, MO	Properties
ST Louis, MO	$1,546	+19%	27
Springfield, MO	$1,329	+2%	18
Kansas City, MO	$1,670	+29%	18
ST Peters, MO	$1,744	+34%	10
ST Charles, MO	$1,799	+38%	10
Lee S Summit, MO	$1,639	+26%	10

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Independence, MO?

The average rent in Independence, MO is $1,299 per month, based on 131 units across 12 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.

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 $1,132/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $799/mo across 36 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Independence, MO?

2-bedroom apartments in Independence, MO average $1,331/mo. Units start from $925/mo across 55 units currently listed.

Rent Trends in Independence, MO

Track how apartment prices are changing over time.

View Rent Trends

Adding new buildings daily

Missing your neighborhood?

Tell us where you're looking. We'll start tracking prices within 24 hours.

Get Started

Average Rent in Independence, MO

Rent Price Breakdown

Average Rent by Property

Starting Price vs Average

Rent by Bedroom Count

Price per Square Foot

Independence, MO Rent Prices