De Soto
De Soto, MO
Area Guide
Rural charm in Missouri’s “Fountain City”
De Soto is a small, rural city located about 45 miles south of Saint Louis. The low-key Main Street corridor is punctuated by historic buildings, from the vintage marquee of the Melba Theater to the magnificent white façade of the Arlington boutique hotel and banquet hall. Living in De Soto puts you just minutes away from some of the region’s most stunning natural areas, including Washington State Park and Mark Twain National Forest. The local rental market features a number of highly affordable options, butting the tranquil countryside lifestyle within reach for any budget.
Rent Trends
As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in De Soto, MO is $491 for one bedroom, and $563 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in De Soto has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Transportation
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-6
489 Students
Public
Grades K-6
648 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
333 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
381 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
333 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
848 Students
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- Washington State Park
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.