Apartments for Rent in Independence, MO

Prices and availability in Independence, MO were last updated on 9 May 2026.

The best apartments in Independence, MO are: Cornerstone, Gardens at Jackson Creek, Palisades Apartments, Roosevelt and Trinity Woods.

The average rent in Independence, MO is $1,103.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Independence, MO is between $800 and $1,919.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Independence, MO is between $825 and $2,619.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Independence, MO is between $1,105 and $2,862.

In Independence 39% of the housing is rented out compared to 61% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 8% of Independence's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 47% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 42% are single-family rentals.

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, 25% 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.

Studio apartments in Independence are around 3% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 47% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 41% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.