Apartments for Rent in Independence, MO

Prices and availability in Independence, MO were last updated on 23 Aug 2026.

The best apartments in Independence, MO are: Trinity Woods, Cedar Ridge Apartments & Townhomes, Cedar Brooke Apartments, Gardens at Jackson Creek and Market 1900.

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

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Independence, MO is between $875 and $2,412.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Independence, MO is between $885 and $2,568.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Independence, MO is between $1,210 and $3,092.

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 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.

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.