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Discover affordable housing in Independence where there are 82+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now.
16995 E. Dover Lane , Independence, Missouri 64056
bed1-3
payment$508-840/mo.
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paymentSubsidized
accessibilityAccessible
125 N Ward Rd, Independence, Missouri 64050
bed2
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real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers
accessibilityAccessible
660 N Spring St, Independence, Missouri 64050
bed1
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real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers
accessibilityAccessible
660 North Spring Street, Independence, Missouri 64050
bed1
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real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers
130 E College St, Independence, Missouri 64050
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real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers
accessibilityAccessible
1514 N Cottage Ct, Independence, Missouri 64050
bed2
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real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers
1720 S Swope Dr, Independence, Missouri 64057
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1215 W Truman Rd, Independence, Missouri 64050
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615 S Huttig Ave, Independence, Missouri 64053
paymentSubsidized
elderlySenior
accessibilityAccessible
17812 E 23rd St S, Independence, Missouri 64057
paymentSubsidized
accessibilityAccessible
accessible_forwardDisability
1967 S Powahatan Ct, Independence, Missouri 64057
bed3
payment$1495/mo.
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real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers
real_estate_agentNaturally Affordable
2110 S Scott Ave, Independence, Missouri 64052
bed3
payment$1299/mo.
562 S Arlington Ave, Independence, Missouri 64053
bed3
payment$1245/mo.
139 N Ditzler Ave, Independence, Missouri 64053
bed3
payment$1300/mo.
18307 E 12th Terrace N, Independence, Missouri 64056
bed3
payment$1250/mo.
9408 East 23rd St S, Independence, Missouri 64052
bed1
payment$725/mo.
1112 E South Ave, Independence, Missouri 64050
bed3
payment$1495/mo.
832 N Arapaho St, Independence, Missouri 64056
bed3
payment$1615/mo.
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real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers
real_estate_agentNaturally Affordable
915 E Hayward Ave, Independence, Missouri 64050
bed1
payment$825/mo.
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real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers
real_estate_agentNaturally Affordable
809 S Crysler Ave, Independence, Missouri 64052
bed2
payment$1175/mo.
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real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers
real_estate_agentNaturally Affordable
How To Identify Affordable Housing in Independence, Missouri
Look for program and preference badges on affordable apartment listings. These badges can help you identify the types of low income housing each apartment offers and if you may be eligbile for rental assistance or reduced rents.
| Badge | Description |
|---|---|
switch_access_shortcutShort Wait | Low income apartments with no or short waiting lists. |
paymentSubsidized | Low income housing where the rent is subsidized and the renter pays only a portion of total rent. |
real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers | Apartments that accept Section 8 vouchers near you |
elderlySenior | Rental housing for seniors who are 55 (or sometimes 62) and older. |
paymentIncome Based | Affordable apartments where the rent paid is based on renter income. |
accessibilityAccessible | Meets Accessibilty Requirements of the Fair Housing Act, the ADA, or HUD policy. |
accessible_forwardDisability | Apartments for individuals or families with disabilities. |
real_estate_agentNaturally Affordable | Naturally Occuring Affordable Housing - or NOAH - is any housing unit that offers affordable rent without participating in a rent subsidy program. |
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The Hourly Wage Needed to Afford A Safe, Modest 2 Bed Apartment InIndependence, Missouri
$23.83/hour
(+94%) more thanMissouri minimum wage and
$16.58(+229%) more than the Federal minimum wage.
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What HUD offices serve Independence, Missouri?
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs atlocal levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within theirjurisdiction.
Housing Authority of the City of Independence
Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Public Housing programs for Independence, Missouri.
Go to theMissouriPublic Housing and Low-Income Apartments Waiting Lists page for openings near Independence.
How many renters live in Independence, Missouri?
The City of Independence haspeople living in households.
There are renters living inrenter households in thisCity. Renters make up 34.99percent of the population living in Independence.
What is the rental market like in Independence, Missouri?
There are an estimated housing units in theIndependence area. Of these, units are rentalhomes, making up percent of the housing market. Forevery renter household in Independence, Missouri, there are1.07 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Independence?
The rental vacancy rate in Independence is 4 percent.This is alower than averagevacancy rate.When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as morepeoplecompete for scarce housing.
How many rental units are in Independence for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Independence
Studio One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four+ Bedrooms 678 5,419 7,927 5,305 526 Occupied Rental Units by Size in Independence
A large number of apartments in Independence have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and youngprofessionalsespecially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How Much Is Rent in Independence
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - rangesfrom $985 to $1,931. FMRs areupdated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
Bed Size 2024 Fair Market Rents Studio $985 One BR $1,098 Two BR $1,258 Three BR $1,645 Four BR $1,931 2024 Fair Market Rents in Independence, Missouri
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Independence?
Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s FairMarket Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find aqualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shortersearch times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.
These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:Unit Size Count of Units Below FMR Percentage of Total Units Below FMR Studio 618 91 percent One BR 4,051 75 percent Two BR 5,320 67 percent Rental Units Below FMR in Independence, Missouri
How many affordable rental units are in Independence?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households inIndependence, Missouri including the following: Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.Federal Program Unit Count Low Income Housing Tax Credit Public Housing Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities Tracked Units by Federal Program in Independence, Missouri
Income Based Apartments in Independence, Missouri
Independence features 1,255 income based apartments.Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent andutilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Independence, Missouri
There are 399 rent subsidized apartments that do notprovide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Independence.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Independence, Missouri
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Independence landlords$600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holdercontributes $300 towards rent inIndependence.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Independence, Missouri fora two-bedroom apartment is between $1,132 and $1,384.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.comresearch.
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