Independence, MO rental market
Last updated August 29, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Independence, MO is $1,295.
$1,295
-$43
+$100
253
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $365 to $4,600.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 2 |
| $500 | 1 |
| $600 | 4 |
| $700 | 23 |
| $800 | 28 |
| $900 | 31 |
| $1,000 | 18 |
| $1,100 | 25 |
| $1,200 | 26 |
| $1,300 | 29 |
| $1,400 | 23 |
| $1,500 | 18 |
| $1,600 | 12 |
| $1,700 | 12 |
| $1,800 | 16 |
| $1,900 | 8 |
| $2,000 | 7 |
| $2,100 | 3 |
| $2,200 | 6 |
| $2,300 | 3 |
| $2,400 | 2 |
| $2,500 | 1 |
| $3,700 | 1 |
| $4,500 | 1 |
| $4,600+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $100 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,250 | $1,295 |
| Feb | $1,225 | $1,325 |
| Mar | $1,275 | $1,383 |
| Apr | $1,249 | $1,300 |
| May | $1,202 | $1,250 |
| Jun | $1,295 | $1,375 |
| Jul | $1,250 | $1,300 |
| Aug | $1,278 | $1,345 |
| Sep | $1,195 | No data |
| Oct | $1,250 | No data |
| Nov | $1,215 | No data |
| Dec | $1,245 | No data |
Market temperature
The Independence, MO rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Independence, MO is 38% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Independence, MO?
The average rent in Independence, MO is $1,295.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Independence, MO?
Houses in Independence, MO rent between $365 - $4,600 with an average rent of $1,295.
3. How has the rent in Independence, MO changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Independence, MO increased by $100
4. How much has the rent in Independence, MO increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Independence, MO decreased by $43
5. How many available rentals are there in Independence, MO?
There are currently 253 rentals available in Independence, MO.
6. How do rent prices in Independence, MO compare with the national average?
The average rent in Independence, MO is $1,295 — 38.33% lower the national average of $2,100.