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Rental Market Trends in De Soto, KS

What is the average rent in De Soto, KS?

$1,093/month

Average Rent

670 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in De Soto, KS is $1,093 per month. This is 33% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in De Soto more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in De Soto, you can expect to pay about $1,095 per month for a studio, $1,093 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,380 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,048 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,095/month
585 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,093/month
670 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,380/month
1,048 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,048/month
1,446 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,395/month
1,612 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in De Soto, KS?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.4%, which averages out to $3 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Rent Ranges in De Soto, KS
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in De Soto, KS
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
20% $700 - $1,000/month
20% $1,001 - $1,500/month
40% $1,501 - $2,000/month
20% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in De Soto, KS?

Because the average rent in De Soto is $1,093, you’ll want to make about $3,643 per month or $43,716 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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De Soto, KS

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Residences at Lexington

Residences at Lexington

34040 W 90th St,
De Soto, KS 66018

$995 - $2,195

Studio - 3 Beds

Prospector's Point Apartments

Prospector's Point Apartments

9680 Lexington Ave,
De Soto, KS 66018

$1,600

3 Beds

K-Ten Place

K-Ten Place

9100 Commerce Dr,
De Soto, KS 66018

$1,150 - $1,800

1-2 Beds

8550 Waverly Rd

8550 Waverly Rd

8550 Waverly Rd,
De Soto, KS 66018

$1,300 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed | 12 Month Lease

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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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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