Independence, MO Rent History

140 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,395
1-year change
+2.7%
$37/mo
5-year change
+29.8%
$320/mo
10-year change
+72.6%
$587/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Independence

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$773/mo—0.0%
2016$797/mo+3.1%+3.1%
2017$831/mo+4.3%+7.5%
2018$865/mo+4.1%+11.9%
2019$903/mo+4.4%+16.8%
2020$958/mo+6.1%+23.9%
2021$1,022/mo+6.7%+32.2%
2022$1,122/mo+9.8%+45.1%
2023$1,213/mo+8.1%+56.9%
2024$1,276/mo+5.2%+65.1%
2025$1,324/mo+3.8%+71.3%
2026$1,375/mo+3.9%+77.9%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Independence changed since 2015?

Median rent in Independence, MO was $773 in 2015-01 and is $1,395 as of 2026-09 — a change of $622 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 +29.8% ($320 per month). The current median is $1,395.

What has rent in Independence done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Independence, MO has changed +72.6% ($587 per month). It is now $1,395.

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

Year over year, median rent in Independence, MO has increased +2.7% ($37/mo). Current median: $1,395.

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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.