How much does travel nurse housing cost in Independence, MO?

7 listings on CircleRN ask from $750 to $2,300 a month, median $1,000. HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom is $1,060, so the median sits $60 under it.

Can I rent a private room instead of an entire place in Independence?

Yes. 5 of the 7 listings are private rooms with shared common areas, from $750 a month.

What is the GSA lodging rate for Independence?

$135 a night for Kansas City (fiscal 2026), up to about $4,050 a month. That is the tax-free ceiling for a lodging stipend, not what an agency pays; your recruiter quotes the actual figure.

How do booking and payment work on CircleRN?

You message the host on CircleRN and make the arrangements with them directly, including payment. CircleRN does not hold or process rent. Never wire money before you have seen the place or spoken to the host; see the Trust & Safety page for the signs of a scam.

Do I need a Missouri license to work in Independence?

Missouri is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.

Travel nurse housing in Independence, MO

7 furnished rentals listed by hosts for travelers, median $1,000 a month. HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom here is $1,060, the benchmark this page holds a housing stipend against, and the median asks $60 less.

Active listings: 7
Median asking rent: $1,000 a month
Price range: $750 to $2,300
Pet friendly: 14%
HUD fair market rent, 1BR: $1,060

What renting here costs

Median asking rent across the 7 listings is $1,000 a month, from $750 to $2,300. HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom is $1,060 (2025); 4 of the 7 sit at or under it.

Asking rent	Listings
Under $1k	3
$1–1.5k	2
$1.5–2k	1
$2–2.5k	1
$2.5–3k	0
Over $3k	0

Available now

2-bedroom apartment — $2,300 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished
1-bedroom apartment — $1,900 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished
1-bedroom private room — $750 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking
1-bedroom private room — $1,200 a month · over fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking
1-bedroom private room — $1,000 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking
1-bedroom private room — $750 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking
1-bedroom private room — $800 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking

The stipend against the market

HUD fair market rent is the benchmark this page holds a housing stipend against; furnished traveler rentals ask what they ask. Monthly figures, side by side:

Cheapest private room: $750
HUD fair market rent, 1BR: $1,060
Median listing here: $1,000
HUD fair market rent, 2BR: $1,210
Market asking rent (Zillow ZORI): $1,323

The GSA lodging rate for Kansas City is $135 a night (fiscal 2026), up to about $4,050 a month: the tax-free ceiling for a lodging stipend, not what an agency pays.

Against the national average, Kansas City, MO-KS runs housing 13% below, utilities 11% below, services 7% below and groceries and goods 6% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Kansas City, MO-KS metro, 2024.)

Category	vs. national average
Overall	7% below
Housing	13% below
Utilities	11% below
Groceries and goods	6% below
Services	7% below

HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Independence is $1,210 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,060.

Missouri taxes wage income.

Renting here as a traveler

4 of 7 listings sit under fair market rent: HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Independence is $1,060 a month, the benchmark this page holds a stipend against. The 4 under it are all private rooms.
5 private rooms with a shared kitchen: Median $800 a month, against $2,100 for an entire place here.
7 of 7 include utilities: Every listing here states which utilities are included; the detail page lists them.
Parking on 7 of 7: Every listing here states parking available.
1 listing takes pets: 14% of the listings here state pets allowed.
Minimum stay: 1 month median: Across the 7 listings that state one, in months.

Common questions

How much does travel nurse housing cost in Independence, MO?: 7 listings on CircleRN ask from $750 to $2,300 a month, median $1,000. HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom is $1,060, so the median sits $60 under it.
Can I rent a private room instead of an entire place in Independence?: Yes. 5 of the 7 listings are private rooms with shared common areas, from $750 a month.
What is the GSA lodging rate for Independence?: $135 a night for Kansas City (fiscal 2026), up to about $4,050 a month. That is the tax-free ceiling for a lodging stipend, not what an agency pays; your recruiter quotes the actual figure.
How do booking and payment work on CircleRN?: You message the host on CircleRN and make the arrangements with them directly, including payment. CircleRN does not hold or process rent. Never wire money before you have seen the place or spoken to the host; see the Trust & Safety page for the signs of a scam.
Do I need a Missouri license to work in Independence?: Missouri is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.

Housing elsewhere in the state

Housing in St. Louis — 21 listings, median $1,800
Housing in Kansas City — 17 listings, median $1,800, $580 over fair market rent
Housing in Fenton — 3 listings, median $4,000, $3,020 over fair market rent
Housing in Springfield — 3 listings, median $2,650, $1,850 over fair market rent

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