Independence, MO Rent History

137 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,378
1-year change
+8.8%
$112/mo
5-year change
+37.3%
$374/mo
10-year change
+76.0%
$595/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Independence

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$749/mo0.0%
2016$775/mo+3.5%+3.5%
2017$806/mo+4.0%+7.6%
2018$837/mo+3.8%+11.7%
2019$875/mo+4.5%+16.8%
2020$927/mo+5.9%+23.8%
2021$989/mo+6.7%+32.0%
2022$1,087/mo+9.9%+45.1%
2023$1,176/mo+8.2%+57.0%
2024$1,237/mo+5.2%+65.2%
2025$1,250/mo+1.1%+66.9%
2026$1,334/mo+6.7%+78.1%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Independence changed since 2015?

Median rent in Independence, MO was $750 in 2015-01 and is $1,378 as of 2026-06 — a change of $628 per month over 11 years.

How much has Independence rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Independence, MO has changed +37.3% ($374 per month). The current median is $1,378.

What has rent in Independence done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Independence, MO has changed +76.0% ($595 per month). It is now $1,378.

Is rent in Independence going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Independence, MO has increased +8.8% ($112/mo). Current median: $1,378.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.