Apartments for Rent in Independence, MO

Prices and availability in Independence, MO were last updated on 20 Oct 2026.

The best apartments in Independence, MO are: Cedar Ridge Apartments & Townhomes, Cedar Brooke Apartments, Trinity Woods, Azure Apartments 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 $800 and $1,990.

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 housing is rented out compared to 61% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 9% of Independence's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 50% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 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.