Osage Beach Airbnb Rental Market Data, Revenue and Occupancy Rates 2026

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Osage Beach Airbnb Rental Market Data, Revenue and Occupancy Rates 2026

Is Osage Beach, MO a good Airbnb market in 2026?

Yes. Active full-time Airbnb operators in Osage Beach, MO averaged $27,525 in annual revenue, with 24% occupancy and a $236 ADR (Chalet data). Short-term rentals are legal citywide (except R-3 zones), with straightforward licensing and no citywide cap, though county lodging taxes vary.

Top-quartile operators earned $52,473. The whole-market median ($28,850) is inflated by part-time listings—benchmark against the active figure for realistic returns. See [Osage Beach STR regulations](/rental-regulations/osage-beach-mo) for compliance details.

Operator Revenue (full-time active)

$27,525/yr

vs. headline average of $28,850 · 442 active listings

Average Daily Rate

$236

Gross Yield

Ranked #238 in the US

Occupancy Rate

24%

New this quarter

Q2 2026 Market Momentum

Occupancy rose but revenue per listing fell — average daily rates are compressing.

Active Operator Revenue (Q2)

$7,654$7,9824.1%

Per active full-time listing, Apr–Jun

Average Occupancy (Q2)

33.1%31.4%1.7%

Investment thesis

Why invest in Osage Beach, MO Airbnb rentals?

Osage Beach, Missouri, sits at the intersection of Midwest lake culture and investment pragmatism, with its defining feature for short-term rental investors being the robust performance of active full-time operators. Over the past year, these operators averaged $27,525 in annual revenue across 584 listings—a figure that sets the true market pace, even as the broader whole-market median of $28,850 is buoyed by part-time and casual inventory. The market’s fundamentals are shaped by a median occupancy of 24%, a healthy $236 average daily rate, and a median gross yield of 8.9% on a median home value of $324,611. Osage Beach ranks #149 nationally, and its pronounced seasonality is evident in the $4,019 peak monthly revenue in August (59% occupancy, $269 ADR) versus a trough of just $1,344 in January, when occupancy drops to zero.

Within Osage Beach, three-bedroom properties form the backbone of the market, representing 38% of supply and generating an average annual revenue of $28,850 at a $288 ADR and 32% occupancy. For investors seeking higher gross returns, four-bedroom homes stand out: 10% of active supply, $40,978 average annual revenue, $435 ADR, and 34% occupancy. Larger five- and six-bedroom homes command even higher average revenues—$50,590 and $47,890, respectively—but with lower occupancy rates (24% and 23%), making them more volatile bets. Investors looking to navigate these segments can connect with a Chalet agent for on-the-ground insight into property selection and operational nuances.

Geographically, the 65065 zip code dominates the landscape, encompassing 722 listings with a median annual revenue of $28,850, matching the market-wide median. Properties here post a $236 ADR, 24% occupancy, and a median yield of 8.9% on a $322,516 median home value—a profile that aligns closely with the overall market and provides a reliable baseline for underwriting. The consistency of returns in this cluster, combined with the area’s permissive zoning (outside of R-3 multi-family), positions 65065 as the de facto core for scalable STR portfolios.

The investor case in Osage Beach is driven by regional demand: St. Louis, Kansas City, and Columbia together account for over 14% of guest reviews, underscoring the market’s role as a drive-to leisure destination. With a 44-day average booking lead time and a 4.3-night average stay, operators benefit from predictable, seasonal demand spikes. The market’s relatively low international guest share (0.3%) keeps demand anchored in domestic travel patterns, which can be modeled with confidence using the Chalet ROI calculator.

Risks are concentrated but transparent. Revenue per listing surged +25.3% year-over-year (Mar–May 2026 vs. prior year), propelled by a +20.9% jump in ADR and a +10.8% gain in occupancy, even as listing supply contracted by -6.8%. However, median home values declined -5.5% in the same window, and the January trough (0% occupancy, $1,344 revenue) highlights the acute seasonality that can challenge cash flow planning. Regulatory risk remains moderate: short-term rentals are legal citywide (except R-3 zones), with a straightforward business license requirement and no citywide cap, but county lodging tax rates (3% Camden, 5% Miller) vary by address and must be verified pre-acquisition—see Osage Beach STR regulations for the latest compliance guidance.

Osage Beach’s accelerating revenue growth, resilient core segments, and stable regulatory framework position it as a high-upside, seasonally concentrated STR market for disciplined investors.

Chalet exclusive

The market average hides a two-tier reality

Most market reports quote a single average, but in every STR market a wide gap separates full-time professional operators from part-time and underperforming listings. Underwriting against that average understates the upside for operators willing to do the work — and overstates it for everyone else.

Chalet's active-operator benchmark filters out part-time and dormant listings so you can underwrite against what real operators in this market actually earn.

Top Quartile Operators$52,473

Top 25% of 213 listings

Active Operator Average$27,525

← This is your real underwriting benchmark

All-Listings Average$25,721

What typical market reports quote — every listing, incl. part-time

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Monthly Revenue & Seasonality

Revenue per active listing in Osage Beach, MO, by month. Demand peaks Jun–Aug.

Monthly Revenue Trend

Revenue per active listing by month in Osage Beach, MO

$2,801

Season	Occ.	Revenue
Summer Jun–Aug	53%	$3,579
Spring Mar–May	23%	$2,132
Fall Sep–Nov	30%	$2,177
Winter Dec–Feb	7%	$1,288

Monthly Occupancy & Daily Rates

How occupancy and ADR move through the year — peak, shoulder, and low season patterns.

Monthly Occupancy Rate

Annual avg 27% · peaks at 67% in Jul

67% (Jul)

Summer peak

27%

Annual avg

Revenue by Bedroom Count

Annual revenue, occupancy, and ADR by bedroom configuration — Osage Beach runs mostly 3 Bedrooms, but 4 Bedrooms deliver the highest annual revenue.

Bedrooms	Listings	Occupancy	ADR	Annual Revenue
Studio	0	0%	$0	$0
1 Bedroom	139	40%	$155	$22,642
2 Bedroom	236	34%	$214	$26,508

Home Values & Guest Demand

Median home-value trend and where Osage Beach guests travel from.

Median Home Value

$324,611▼ 6.30% YoY

Source: Zillow ZHVI

Peak: $347,556 in Mar 2025

Home values in Osage Beach are softening — buyers may have negotiating leverage they didn't have 12 months ago.

Where Guests Come From

Top origin cities · Osage Beach

Best Zipcodes for Airbnb in Osage Beach (2026)

Top-performing zipcodes ranked by gross yield. Click any zipcode for full analytics.

65065

Annual Rev

$28,850

Yield

Listings

1,083

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722

Active STRs tracked in Osage Beach

$325K

Median home value

Step 2: Line up financing

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Compliance & Rules

Airbnb Rules & Regulations in Osage Beach, MO

Before setting up an Airbnb in Osage Beach, review the local STR regulations and confirm any HOA restrictions on your specific property.

Full Osage Beach STR regulation guide

Are Airbnbs legal in Osage Beach, Missouri?

Yes, Airbnbs are legal in Osage Beach except in R-3 multi-family zones, which require a 30-day minimum stay.

Do I need a license to operate an Airbnb in Osage Beach?

Yes, a city business license is required to operate an Airbnb in Osage Beach.

Step 3: Stress-test the deal

Calculate your Airbnb income potential in Osage Beach, MO

Run any Osage Beach address through Chalet's calculator — instant, data-backed estimates of occupancy, nightly rate, and annual revenue, plus cash flow and returns.

Calculate Your Income Potential

Osage Beach market average

$28,850

/yr

Projected gross rental income at market occupancy and nightly rate.

Avg daily rate

$236

Occupancy

24%

Gross yield

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Frequently Asked Questions

Direct answers to the questions investors ask most about this market.

Is Airbnb profitable in Osage Beach, MO?

Yes. Operating a short-term rental in Osage Beach, MO can be highly profitable. Listings see consistent guest demand, with hosts earning an average of $28,850 annually at 24% occupancy.

How much can you make on Airbnb in Osage Beach, MO?

Hosts average $28,850 per year. Bedroom count drives the spread: Studios average $0, 1 Bedrooms average $22,642, 2 Bedrooms average $26,508.

Trust & Sources

How we build this report

Data sources

Proprietary Chalet STR performance data (722 active listings tracked daily)
Local Chalet market-partner verification
City permit records and public county data

Methodology notes

Active operator = listing with sustained availability and booking activity over the trailing 12 months
Revenue figures are gross of platform fees, before operating expenses and taxes
Updated monthly · last refresh July 2026

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