Average Rent in Independence, MO
10 apartment buildings, 85 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,292/mo
Cheapest
$699/mo
Properties
10
Units
85
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 10 properties in Independence, MO.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Independence, MO Rent Prices
All 10 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Pleasant Grove Apartments
532 Sundown Dr, Independence, MO 64054, USA
One Stop Property Management LLC
13905 East 39th St S Ste 200, Independence, MO 64055, USA
Timber Creek Apartments
1512 W 23 Terrace S, Independence, MO 64050, USA
Winner Place Apartments
9528 E Winner Rd, Independence, MO 64053, USA
Nolia on the Hill Apartments
2905 S Lee's Summit Rd, Independence, MO 64055, USA
Indy Ridge
19012 E 37th Terrace S, Independence, MO 64057, USA
Cornerstone Apartments
3950 S Jackson Dr, Independence, MO 64057, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pleasant Grove Apartments 532 Sundown Dr, Independence, MO 64054, USA | $699 | $907 | $1.88 | 4.5 (36) | 15 |
| 2 | One Stop Property Management LLC 13905 East 39th St S Ste 200, Independence, MO 64055, USA | $800 | $1,113 | -- | 3.6 (270) | 2 |
| 3 | Timber Creek Apartments 1512 W 23 Terrace S, Independence, MO 64050, USA | $819 | $846 | $1.43 | 4.3 (131) | 3 |
| 4 | Winner Place Apartments 9528 E Winner Rd, Independence, MO 64053, USA | $825 | $925 | $1.27 | 3.7 (12) | 4 |
| 5 | Nolia on the Hill Apartments 2905 S Lee's Summit Rd, Independence, MO 64055, USA | $1,067 | $1,376 | $1.64 | 4.7 (189) | 13 |
| 6 | Indy Ridge 19012 E 37th Terrace S, Independence, MO 64057, USA | $1,120 | $1,328 | $1.52 | 4.6 (173) | 6 |
| 7 | Cornerstone Apartments 3950 S Jackson Dr, Independence, MO 64057, USA | $1,133 | $1,377 | $1.57 | 4.1 (206) | 26 |
Explore Each Property
Pleasant Grove Apartments
4.5 (36)532 Sundown Dr, Independence, MO 64054, USA
One Stop Property Management LLC
3.6 (270)13905 East 39th St S Ste 200, Independence, MO 64055, USA
Timber Creek Apartments
4.3 (131)1512 W 23 Terrace S, Independence, MO 64050, USA
Winner Place Apartments
3.7 (12)9528 E Winner Rd, Independence, MO 64053, USA
Nolia on the Hill Apartments
4.7 (189)2905 S Lee's Summit Rd, Independence, MO 64055, USA
Indy Ridge
4.6 (173)19012 E 37th Terrace S, Independence, MO 64057, USA
Independence, MO Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Independence, MO is $1,292 per month, based on 85 units across 10 apartment communities. Prices range from $699 at Pleasant Grove Apartments to $1,373 at Azure Luxury Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,263/mo | $699/mo | 17 |
| 1 Bed | $1,139/mo | $799/mo | 30 |
| 2 Bed | $1,401/mo | $925/mo | 34 |
| 3 Bed | $1,703/mo | $975/mo | 3 |
| 4 Bed | $1,425/mo | $1,425/mo | 1 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Independence, MO, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Independence, MO averages $1,139/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,401/mo. At the local median household income of $59,480, that works out to 26% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Independence, MO at $1,061/mo. The current tracked market average runs 22% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Independence, MO while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Independence, MO?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$52,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,292/mo.
Comfortable income
$62,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($699/mo), you need to earn at least $28,000/year.
Median household income in Independence, MO is $59,480 , about 4% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Independence, MO
Overall prices in Independence, MO runs below the national average by about 7% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 93.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Independence, MO's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,292 |
| Utilities | $378 |
| Groceries | $521 |
| Transportation | $902 |
| Healthcare | $440 |
| Other goods and services | $704 |
| Estimated total | $4,237/mo |
Population
121,944
Median household income
$59,480
Census median rent
$1,061/mo
Rent as % of income
29.8%
Median age
38.4
Mean commute
24 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Missouri
How Independence, MO rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Independence, MO | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST Louis, MO | $1,593 | +23% | 27 |
| Kansas City, MO | $1,689 | +31% | 23 |
| Springfield, MO | $1,208 | -7% | 11 |
| Lee S Summit, MO | $1,779 | +38% | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Independence, MO?
The average rent in Independence, MO is $1,292 per month, based on 85 units across 10 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Independence, MO?
The lowest available rent in Independence, MO starts at $699 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Independence, MO?
1-bedroom apartments in Independence, MO average $1,139/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $799/mo across 30 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Independence, MO?
2-bedroom apartments in Independence, MO average $1,401/mo. Units start from $925/mo across 34 units currently listed.
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