Rent by ZIP · Jackson County
Rent in Independence, MO 64053
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,240 (+13.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $989 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,010 | $880 | +14.8% | $909–1,111 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,100 | $960 | +14.6% | $990–1,210 | $832 ±$155 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,240 | $1,090 | +13.8% | $1,116–1,364 | $993 ±$182 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,620 | $1,420 | +14.1% | $1,458–1,782 | $1,385 ±$576 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,940 | $1,690 | +14.8% | $1,746–2,134 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Kansas City, MO-KS HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Kansas City, MO-KS HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,546.
What renters pay in 64053
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64052 | Independence | $1,400 | $1,114 |
| 64054 | Independence | $1,460 | $1,059 |
| 64055 | Independence | $1,420 | $1,204 |
| 64050 | Independence | $1,190 | $957 |
| 64056 | Independence | $1,650 | $733 |
| 64057 | Independence | $1,440 | $1,106 |
Fair Market Rents across Jackson County, MO · All MO counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.