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Moving Crate Rental in Independence, MO: Local Pricing & Delivery
Published May 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Plastic moving crate rental across Independence — historic Square, Drumm Farm, Hartman Heritage, and every neighborhood from 23rd Street to the far eastern edge of Jackson County.
Independence is the fourth-largest city in Missouri and one of the largest in the Kansas City metro — a sprawling Jackson County city with a deep history (Truman’s hometown, the start of the Oregon and Santa Fe trails) and a wide mix of neighborhoods.
If you’re moving in, out, or within Independence, here’s how crate rental works locally.
What we deliver in
Independence Same packages as the rest of the metro: | Package | Crates | Dollies | 1 week | 2 weeks | |---|---|---|---|---| | Studio | 20 | 1 | $89 | $129 | | 1 Bedroom | 30 | 2 | $129 | $169 | | 2 Bedroom | 45 | 2 | $159 | $199 | | 3 Bedroom | 65 | 3 | $189 | $239 | | 4 Bedroom | 85 | 4 | $249 | $299 | | 5+ Bedroom | 100+ | 5 | $299 | $349 | Delivery to Independence: Far zone (~44 mi via I-70) — $75 flat delivery + pickup, any package size. Booking fee is based on whichever of your two move addresses (pack-up + move-in) is farther from our Leavenworth warehouse — both must be inside our 60-mile service area. Same tier across all ZIPs — western Independence (64050, 64052, 64053) near KCMO and far east (64055, 64057, 64058). For full coverage, see our Independence service area page.
Which package fits which
Independence neighborhood Independence spans an enormous range — from historic 19th-century homes around the Square to brand-new subdivisions near Drumm Farm and Hartman Heritage. 1 or 2-bedroom packages: Apartments along Noland Road and 23rd Street, smaller condos near the Square. 3-bedroom package: Mid-century ranch homes throughout central and southern Independence — common in the neighborhoods around 39th, near Bingham Middle School, and along Selsa Road. 4-bedroom package: Family moves in newer subdivisions east of 291 — Drumm Farm, Hartman Heritage, Stonebrook Estates, Hidden Valley. 5+ bedroom package: Larger estates and historic homes near the Square, plus newer luxury construction in far east Independence.
Why
Independence is a strong fit for crate rental
Long city, lots of driveway access. Independence sprawls geographically — most homes have generous driveways, easy truck access, and garage staging space.
We can drop crates in the garage and you can pack out of the garage over a long weekend.
Mix of housing ages. Historic Square homes have stairs, narrow doorways, and limited storage.
Mid-century ranches have flat floor plans but smaller closets. New construction has lots of square footage but minimal landscaping. All three benefit from crates for different reasons — the historic homes for stair safety, the ranches for predictable sizing, the new construction for the typical 4-bedroom move volume.
Eastward commuter community. Many Independence residents commute west to downtown KC, the Plaza, or the Crossroads. Job-change relocations within the metro are common; crate rental works well for repeat movers.
Heavy garage and basement contents. Independence homes often have substantial garage workshops and finished basements. Plan an extra 10–15 crates beyond the base package for these spaces.
Common
Independence moving considerations
Batched routes. Independence is far enough east that we batch deliveries with Blue Springs and Lee’s Summit on the same route.
Most Independence deliveries are next-day from booking.
Square access. Historic downtown Square has narrow streets and limited parking.
For moves in the immediate Square area, we use smaller delivery vehicles and coordinate timing around First Friday and seasonal events.
Builder closings in east Independence. New construction at Drumm Farm and Hartman Heritage means some moves are timed against builder walk-throughs. We can hold crate delivery or extend rentals if your close date slips.
Booking from
Independence 1.
See our packages to size your move.
- We schedule a delivery window — typically next-day for
Independence addresses.
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Crates arrive at your door, you pack at your pace.
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We pick up the empties when you’re done.
More information
- Service area page for Independence — full ZIP and landmark coverage
- How crate rental works — the full process
- Sizing guide — match a package to your home [Request a quote for your
Independence move](/contact).