Independence, MO Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Independence is $765, a 4% increase compared to the previous year.
Average Rent in Independence, MO
Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
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$765 | 4% | 799 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Independence, MO apartment is 799 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on apartment type. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.
Independence, MO Apartment Rent Ranges
- < $5003%
- $501-$70037%
- $701-$1,00050%
- $1,001-$1,50011%
Independence, MO Occupied Housing Units
- Renter-occupied Households39%
- Owner-occupied Households60%
19,044 or 39% of the households in Independence, MO are renter-occupied while 29,153 or 60% are owner-occupied.
Independence, MO Rent Trends
Average Rent | Nov / 2016 | Mar / 2017 | Jul / 2017 | Nov / 2017 | Mar / 2018 | Jul / 2018 | Nov / 2018 | Mar / 2019 | Jul / 2019 | Oct / 2019 |
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Independence, MO | $705 | $700 | $711 | $719 | $721 | $733 | $735 | $748 | $757 | $765 |
National | $1,353 | $1,349 | $1,381 | $1,383 | $1,386 | $1,421 | $1,430 | $1,434 | $1,470 | $1,476 |

Average Rent in Independence, MO By Neighborhood
Neighborhood | Average Rent |
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Three Trails | $599 |
Rockwood | $599 |
Rock Creek | $599 |
Hill Park | $599 |
Fairland Heights | $599 |
Bristol | $599 |
Carlisle | $617 |
Spring Branch | $621 |
Randall | $621 |
Farview | $621 |
Cler-Mont | $621 |
Blue Village | $621 |
Bundschu | $625 |
Procter | $626 |
Valley View | $634 |
Town Hall | $634 |
Queen City | $634 |
Ott-Chrisman | $634 |
Mill Creek | $634 |
McCoy | $634 |
Kentucky Hills | $634 |
Heart of Independence | $634 |
Benton | $634 |
Harrison - Mt. Washington | $655 |
Fairmount | $655 |
South Independence | $773 |
Santa Fe | $773 |
Pitcher | $773 |
Sycamore | $787 |
Southern Independence | $787 |
South Crysler | $787 |
Luff | $787 |
Hanthorn | $787 |
Glendale | $787 |
Chapel | $787 |
39th East | $787 |
Highland Manor | $808 |
Rainbow | $854 |
Bridger | $882 |
Blackburn | $882 |
The most affordable neighborhoods in Independence are Bristol, where the average rent goes for $599/month, Fairland Heights, where renters pay $599/mo on average, and Hill Park, where the average rent goes for $599/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Rock Creek ($599), Rockwood ($599), and Three Trails ($599), where the asking prices are below the average Independence rent of $765/mo.
The most expensive neighborhoods in Independence are Rainbow ($854), Blackburn ($882) and Bridger ($882).
Independence | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in 39th East is 24% higher than in Benton
39th East rent is 3% higher than Independence average
Average Rent | $787 |
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Benton rent is 17% lower than Independence average
Average Rent | $634 |
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How Does Independence Compare to Nearby Cities
Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
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Kansas City | $1,004 | 3% |
Independence | $765 | 4% |
Lee's Summit | $1,102 | 8% |
Blue Springs | $877 | 7% |
Grandview | $717 | 3% |
Raytown | $745 | 7% |
Grain Valley | $882 | -1% |
Greenwood | $1,100 | 4% |
Lake Tapawingo | $879 | 6% |
Sugar Creek | $629 | 5% |
For more information about the Independence rental trends, check out our monthly rent report
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