W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Gym + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more
Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Recently renovated, Stainless steel + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Pool + more
In unit laundry, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage, Stainless steel, Dog park + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Recently renovated + more
W/D hookup and Pet friendly
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
W/D hookup, Pet friendly, Garage, Recently renovated, Stainless steel, and Carpet
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more
On-site laundry, Pet friendly, Parking, Air conditioning, Ceiling fan, and Microwave
In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Recently renovated, Air conditioning, Ceiling fan, Some paid utils + more
Garage
Pet friendly and Air conditioning
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Welcome to the Apartment List January 2026 Rent Report for Independence, MO. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,215, after falling 1.2% last month. Prices remain up 1.8% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Independence rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader Kansas City metro area and the nation as a whole.
The median rent in Independence fell by 1.2% over the course of December, and has now increased by a total of 1.8% over the past 12 months. Independence’s rent growth over the past year has has fallen behind the state average (3.1%) but has outpaced the national average (-1.3%).
Twelve months into the year, rents in Independence have risen 1.8%. This is a slower rate of growth compared to what the city was experiencing at this point last year: from January to December 2024 rents had increased 6.8%.
If we expand our view to the wider Kansas City metro area, the median rent is $1,327 meaning that the median price in Independence ($1,215) is 8.4% lower than the price across the metro as a whole. Metro-wide annual rent growth stands at 1.6%, below the rate of rent growth within just the city.
The table below shows the latest rent stats for 8 cities in the Kansas City metro area that are included in our database. Among them, Lee's Summit is currently the most expensive, with a median rent of $1,539. Kansas City is the metro’s most affordable city, with a median rent of $1,117. The metro's fastest annual rent growth is occurring in Kansas City (3.0%) while the slowest is in Shawnee (-0.8%).
You can also use the map below to explore the latest rent trends in the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Apartment List is committed to the accuracy and transparency of our rent estimates. We begin with reliable median rent statistics from the Census Bureau, then extrapolate them forward to the current month using a growth rate calculated from our listing data. In doing so, we use a same-unit analysis similar to Case-Shiller’s approach, capturing apartment transactions over time to provide an accurate picture of rent growth in cities across the country. Our approach corrects for the sample bias inherent in other private sources, producing results that are much closer to statistics published by the Census Bureau and HUD. For more details, please see the Apartment List Rent Estimate Methodology.
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Welcome to the Apartment List January 2026 Rent Report for Independence, MO. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,215, after falling 1.2% last month. Prices remain up 1.8% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Independence rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader Kansas City metro area and the nation as a whole.
Here are some fun facts about Independence: it was the starting point of the California, Oregon and Santa Fe trails! Harry S. Truman was born here! Wow? Wow! Historical significance aside, let's find you an apartment in Independence.
The key to finding a good place in Independence is knowing who you are and what you're looking for
View Independence City GuideHere are some fun facts about Independence: it was the starting point of the California, Oregon and Santa Fe trails! Harry S. Truman was born here! Wow? Wow! Historical significance aside, let's find you an apartment in Independence.
The key to finding a good place in Independence is knowing who you are and what you're looking for
The representation of ethnic minorities in Independence is lower than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Independence are White (68.4%), Black Or African American (14.6%), Hispanic Or Latino (10.7%), Two Or More (4.7%), Asian (0.9%), Other (0.7%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.1%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0%).
The representation of ethnic minorities in Independence is lower than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Independence are White (68.4%), Black Or African American (14.6%), Hispanic Or Latino (10.7%), Two Or More (4.7%), Asian (0.9%), Other (0.7%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.1%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0%).
Apartment List has released the results for Independence from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
