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Rental Market Trends in De Soto, KS

Updated July 2026

The average rent in De Soto, KS is $1,094/month.

Rent in De Soto is 34% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,094/month

Average Rent

670 Sq Ft

Average Size

-0.7%

Change / Year

174

Available Apartments

De Soto rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in De Soto average $1,095 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in De Soto average $1,094 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in De Soto average $1,382 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in De Soto average $2,053 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,095/month
585 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,094/month
670 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,382/month
1,048 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,053/month
1,446 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in De Soto, KS?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.7%, which averages out to $7 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in De Soto, KS

July 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 $1,094, you’ll want to make about $3,646 per month or $43,752 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.

City

De Soto, KS

174 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment Communities in De Soto We Think You'll Love

Residences at Lexington

Residences at Lexington

34040 W 90th St,
De Soto, KS 66018

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,095 - $1,995

Prospector's Point Apartments

Prospector's Point Apartments

9680 Lexington Ave,
De Soto, KS 66018

2-3 Beds | $1,250 - $1,395

K-Ten Place

K-Ten Place

9100 Commerce Dr,
De Soto, KS 66018

1-2 Beds | $1,150 - $1,800

8480 High St

8480 High St

8480 High St,
De Soto, KS 66018

2 Beds | $1,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in De Soto?

The average rent in De Soto is $1,094 per month, which is 34.2% lower than the national average of $1,663.

Are rents going up or down in De Soto?

Rents in De Soto, KS are decreasing, with prices down 0.7% year-over-year and $7 less per month.

What rent range is most common in De Soto?

In De Soto, KS, 40% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Kansas De Soto Rental Trends

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 June 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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