salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most households rent (57%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $35,600 a year. That is $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Arkansas cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Arkansas. It is number 22 of 71 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Osceola?
Share of households by yearly income. 12.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Osceola
| Size | Osceola | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $284 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $401 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $947 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $908 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,367 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Osceola overall?
Everyday prices in Arkansas overall are 13% below the U.S. average (index 86.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Osceola, so the Arkansas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Osceola
Life in Osceola
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Osceola?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $197 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $99,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $9,990 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Osceola, AR?
Renting in Osceola costs a median of about $890 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arkansas median is $1,068.
How much do I need to make to live in Osceola?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $35,600 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Osceola cheap or expensive?
Osceola is rated OK: rent takes 21.4% of the typical household income of $49,829. It ranks 22nd cheapest of 71 Arkansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Osceola?
The median homeowner in Osceola pays $481 a year in property taxes, about 0.48% of the median home value.
Is Osceola more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Arkansas are 13% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Osceola?
The median home value in Osceola is $99,900, about 2.0 times the typical yearly household income.
6,688 people live in Osceola. Numbers are typical (middle) values.