Apartments for Rent in Independence, KY

Prices and availability in Independence, KY were last updated on 24 May 2026.

The best apartments in Independence, KY are: The Villages of Independence, Indian River Apartments and Taylor Ridge.

The average rent in Independence, KY is $1,253.

The price range for a studio apartment in Independence, KY is between $1,375 and $1,425.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Independence, KY is between $1,375 and $1,425.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Independence, KY is between $1,375 and $2,040.

In Independence 16% of the housing is rented out compared to 84% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 7% of Independence's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 62% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 30% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Independence is 34 years old, with 17% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which all are garden-style apartment communities, none are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Rental apartments in Independence come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 0% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 12% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 73% of all rentals in Independence. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.