Apartments for Rent in Independence, MO

Prices and availability in Independence, MO were last updated on 16 Oct 2026.

The best apartments in Independence, MO are: Cedar Ridge Apartments & Townhomes, Cedar Brooke Apartments, Trinity Woods, Azure Apartments and Gardens at Jackson Creek.

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

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Independence, MO is between $800 and $2,367.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Independence, MO is between $800 and $2,565.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Independence, MO is between $1,230 and $2,635.

In Independence, 39% of the residents are renting compared to 61% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 9% of Independence's rentals, 50% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 38% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Independence is 38 years old, with 25% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which 95% are garden-style apartment communities, 5% are mid-sized buildings, and 2% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

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.