Independence is a city in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 19,065 at the 2005 census. It is one of two county seats of Kenton County. In 1842 the county of Campbell was split to form a new county, Kenton, named after a pioneer who'd helped explore the territory, Simon Kenton. The city of Independence was incorporated in 1842 to mark its independence from Campbell County. Independence apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Independence apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.