Average Rent in Osceola, IA
3 apartment buildings, 5 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,040/mo
Cheapest
$995/mo
Properties
3
Units
5
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 3 properties in Osceola, IA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Osceola, IA Rent Prices
All 3 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
West Ayers by Kading
Clay St, Osceola, IA 50213, USA
Osceola Heights Daisy by Kading
Daisy Lane, Osceola, IA 50213, USA
Osceola Heights by Kading
Wildflower, Osceola, IA 50213, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ayers by Kading Clay St, Osceola, IA 50213, USA | $995 | $995 | $0.99 | 5 (2) | 1 |
| 2 | Osceola Heights Daisy by Kading Daisy Lane, Osceola, IA 50213, USA | $1,010 | $1,010 | $1.00 | 5 (2) | 1 |
| 3 | Osceola Heights by Kading Wildflower, Osceola, IA 50213, USA | $1,010 | $1,065 | $1.00 | 5 (2) | 3 |
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Osceola, IA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Osceola, IA is $1,040 per month, based on 5 units across 3 apartment communities. Prices range from $995 at West Ayers by Kading to $1,010 at Osceola Heights by Kading.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bed | $995/mo | $995/mo | 1 |
| 3 Bed | $1,051/mo | $1,010/mo | 4 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Osceola, IA, and what they pay
Tracked tracked rent in Osceola, IA averages $1,040/mo. At the local median household income of $62,363, that works out to 20% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Osceola, IA at $832/mo. The current tracked market average runs 25% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Osceola, IA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Osceola, IA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$42,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,040/mo.
Comfortable income
$50,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($995/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/year.
Median household income in Osceola, IA is $62,363 , about 25% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Osceola, IA
We only have live rent data for Osceola, IA so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,040 |
| Estimated total | $1,040/mo |
Population
5,495
Median household income
$62,363
Census median rent
$832/mo
Rent as % of income
27.9%
Median age
38.2
Mean commute
19 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Iowa
How Osceola, IA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Osceola, IA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $1,174 | +13% | 9 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $923 | -11% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Osceola, IA?
The average rent in Osceola, IA is $1,040 per month, based on 5 units across 3 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Osceola, IA?
The lowest available rent in Osceola, IA starts at $995 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Osceola, IA?
2-bedroom apartments in Osceola, IA average $995/mo. Units start from $995/mo across 1 units currently listed.
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