100 Best Apartments in Independence, MO (with reviews)

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Apartments in 39th East $1,077
Apartments in Blackburn $1,151
Apartments in Cler-Mont $876
Apartments in Luff $1,077
Apartments in Ott-Chrisman $853
Apartments in Randall $876
Apartments in South Crysler $1,077
Apartments in Southern Independence $1,077
Apartments in Sycamore $1,077
Apartments in Valley View $853

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Average rent in Independence, MO

$1,063/mo Independence, MO average rental price, February 2023

The average monthly rent of apartments in Independence, MO is $1,063.

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,702, the average rent in Independence, MO is $1,063.

Getting around in Independence, MO

3 /100

Car-Dependent

16 /100

Minimal Transit

3 /100

Somewhat Bikeable

Walk Score®: 3, Transit Score®: 16, Bike Score®: 3

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Independence, MO last updated?

Prices and availability in Independence, MO were last updated on 9 Jun 2023.

What are the best apartments in Independence, MO?

The best apartments in Independence, MO are: Williamsburg Square, Trinity Woods, Cornerstone, Oxford Commons and Azure Apartments.

What is the average rent in Independence, MO?

The average rent in Independence, MO is $1,063. Start your search for apartments in Independence, MO now.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Independence, MO?

The price range for a studio apartment in Independence, MO is between $850 and $1,025. View all studio apartments in Independence, MO.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Independence, MO?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Independence, MO is between $783 and $1,973. Browse all available 1-bedroom apartments in Independence, MO now.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Independence, MO?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Independence, MO is between $860 and $2,229. Browse and find a 2-bedroom apartment in Independence, MO.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Independence, MO?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Independence, MO is between $795 and $2,401. Browse all available 3-bedroom apartments in Independence, MO.

What type of rental buildings are in Independence, MO?

In Independence, 40% of the residents are renting compared to 60% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 8% of Independence’s rentals, 46% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 43% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Independence, MO?

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city.  In this case, the apartment buildings in Independence are about 38 years old, on average. Of these, 23% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About 95% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 5% are mid-rises, and 2% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

What apartment floorplans are common in Independence, MO?

Rental apartments in Independence come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 3% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 47% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 41% of all rentals in Independence. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

Independence, MO in the news

Cities With Most Apartment Space Per Person in 2022: Renters Live Largest in the Midwest

Renters live largest in peaceful Independence, MO, where they get about 731 square feet of private space or 2.24 rooms per person. That’s about 191 square feet more than the national average, about the size of an average bedroom. Rooms per person refer to bedrooms and living room only. Independence is considered the largest suburb on the Missouri side of the Kansas City metropolitan area. What’s more, the cost of living in Independence and housing prices here tend to be lower when compared to other cities in the region. As a result, many people who live in rental apartments in Independence commute to Kansas City for work. Independence also boasts the lowest average number of renters per unit — 1.13 — well below the national average of 1.69.

Independence, MO demographics

122,230Total Population
63,032 Female

59,198 Male
39.5Median Age

Independence, MO has a population of 122,230 according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. 63,032 of Independence’s residents are women and 59,198 are men. The median age of those who live in Independence, MO is 39.5.

Independence, MO households

30,108 Family

20,185 Non-family
13,699 Children

36,594 No Children

50,293Total Number of Households
2.41Average People Per Household
$53,996Median Household Income

According to U.S. Census data, there are 50,293 households in Independence, MO. 30,108 are family households and 20,185 are non-family households. There are 13,699 households with children in Independence and 36,594 households without children. On average, about 2.41 people live in a household in Independence, MO.

Independence, MO education statistics

The level of education of the population of Independence, MO is as follows: 2% have no high school education, 44% completed some high school, 28% partially completed college, 8% have an Associate Degree, 12% have a Bachelor Degree, and 6% have a Graduate Degree.

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