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Property Managers in Independence, MO

Compare top property management companies in Independence, MO. Review services and vetting status, then reach out or request a free quote.

CJ Real Estate, Inc
James Jones
Blue Springs, MO [ Serves Kansas City, Columbia, Independence, Lee's Summit +6 more ]
Unverified
CJ Real Estate, Inc., and CJ Properties is a full service real estate and property management company servicing the greater Kansas City, Columbia and Warrensburgarea in Missouri and Topeka, Johnson and Wyandotte County in Kansas, as well as Southern Florida Gulf Coast. We have been in the real estate business for over 22 years. We also offer sales of high quality investment properties throughout the United States.
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One Stop Property Management, LLC
Jim Carlson
Independence, MO
Unverified
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Rental market in Independence: rising rents

In Independence, Census median gross rent rose about 31.5% over the last five years, rents on a clear upward path. The market also shows three-bedroom rents about 24% below the U.S. average, renters in 40.9% of homes, and a population of 719,976, up 3.4% over five years. The typical home is valued near $230,500, and the median household earns about $68,577 a year, with renters spending a median 30.3% of income on rent.

Market at a glance

Rents & affordability

-25% 2-bed vs U.S. rent
-24% 3-bed vs U.S. rent
-23% 4-bed vs U.S. rent
+31.5% Rent trend, 5-yr
30.3% Rent-to-income

People & households

40.9% Renter-occupied
719,976 Population
+3.4% Population, 5-yr
$68,577 Median household income

Housing stock

8.8% Vacancy rate
$230,500 Median home value
1970 Median year built
71.6% Single-family homes

Jobs

3.9% Unemployment rate
Rent vs the U.S. average, by bedroom size
U.S. average 2-bed -25% 3-bed -24% 4-bed -23%
Who rents vs owns
Renters 40.9% Owners 59.1%

A good property management company in Independence can take a load off your plate: pricing, marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, and maintenance. About 71.6% of local housing is single-family, a common focus for rental owners. With vacancy near 8.8%, rent positioning and days on market can shape your return. Area unemployment is 3.9% as of July 2026. Compare the managers above and request a free quote.

All rent figures cover long-term residential leases, not short-term or vacation stays. Commercial rents are not listed, but they generally follow local residential movement, so the signal above still applies to you.

Frequently asked questions

How do rents in Independence compare to the national average?

Relative to the U.S. as a whole: two-bedroom -25%, three-bedroom -24%, four-bedroom -23%. Each figure compares a bedroom size to the typical U.S. rent, not a rent we set.

Are rents rising in Independence?

Census median gross rent rose about 31.5% over the last five years.

Is Independence a good market for rental property?

Rents here have risen in recent years, which can favor owners who buy at the right price. Renters make up 40.9% of households and vacancy sits near 8.8%. Three-bedroom rents run about 24% below the national average, and rents rose about 31.5% over five years.

How strong is rental demand in Independence?

Renters make up 40.9% of the housing, and the population of 719,976 grew 3.4% over five years. Vacancy runs near 8.8%.

Rent shown as a deviation from the typical U.S. rent, a national average weighted by renter population, from HERO and HUD reference data. Demographics, population, and rent trend from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates at the county level, with the five-year trend measured against the 2015-2019 estimates. Unemployment from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (July 2026).