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Average Rent in Osceola, IA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Osceola, IA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,040/mo
▼ 0.4% from last month
Lowest Available
$995/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
5
available now
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Osceola, IA?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Osceola, IA is $1,040 per month across 3 apartment communities and 5 available units. Rents have decreased $4 (0.4%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is West Ayers by Kading starting at $995/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $995/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,051/mo.
Prices range from $995 to $1,175 per month. The most common price point is the $1,000 range, where 4 units are currently listed.
Osceola, IA Rent Price History
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Osceola, IA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Osceola, IA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Ayers by Kading | $995/mo | $995/mo | 1 | 5 |
| Osceola Heights by Kading | $1,010/mo | $1,065/mo | 3 | 5 |
| Osceola Heights Daisy by Kading | $1,010/mo | $1,010/mo | 1 | 5 |
Google Search Trends for Osceola, IA Apartments
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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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