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Independence, KY

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A cozy suburb tucked away in the forests of northern Kentucky

Suburb Commuter Affordable Safe Low Crime Schools Family Friendly Park

Independence is a thriving suburban city located about 25 miles due south of Cincinnati. The city is almost entirely residential, with its sparsely-developed landscape interspersed with charming neighborhoods. The relatively close proximity to Cincinnati makes Independence a popular choice for commuters seeking a more rural-feeling home environment, and the exceptionally low crime rate and great public schools boost the appeal for folks raising families. The local rental market features a broad range of apartments and single-family homes, with options available to suit any lifestyle or budget.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Independence, KY is $897 for a studio, $1,004 for one bedroom, $1,301 for two bedrooms, and $1,715 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Independence has increased by 3.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,004/month
752 Sq Ft
House
$2,114/month
1,576 Sq Ft
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Transportation

29

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

19

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Kenton Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

627 Students

8
out of 10

White's Tower Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

631 Students

6
out of 10

Summit View Academy

Public

Grades PK-8

1,431 Students

5
out of 10

Beechgrove Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

660 Students

5
out of 10

Twenhofel Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

835 Students

6
out of 10

Summit View Academy

Public

Grades PK-8

1,431 Students

5
out of 10

Simon Kenton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,859 Students

6
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.