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Rental Market Trends in DeSoto, TX

What is the average rent in Desoto, TX?

$1,247/month

Average Rent

716 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Desoto, TX is $1,247 per month. This is 23% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in Desoto more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Desoto, you can expect to pay about $1,321 per month for a studio, $1,247 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,486 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,889 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,321/month
652 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,247/month
716 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,486/month
980 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,889/month
1,259 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,724/month
1,956 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,129/month
1,654 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,477/month
2,130 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,886/month
1,388 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,596/month
1,174 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,101/month
1,830 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Desoto, TX?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.1%, which averages out to $14 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 January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Desoto, TX
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Desoto, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
5% Below $700/month
5% $700 - $1,000/month
71% $1,001 - $1,500/month
19% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Desoto, TX?

Because the average rent in Desoto is $1,247, you’ll want to make about $4,156 per month or $49,872 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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$980 - $2,110

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6010 S Westmoreland Rd,
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$1,168 - $2,865

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The Vues Apartments

The Vues Apartments

4125 Preferred Pl,
Dallas, TX 75237

$1,195 - $1,385

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Las Ventanas

Las Ventanas

631 N Alexander Ave,
Duncanville, TX 75116

$860 - $2,420

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Property Management Companies in DeSoto, TX

Highmark Residential
Highmark Residential
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    Communities

  • 62,708

    Units

  • 120

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3 Communities in Desoto
Richmark Properties Inc
Richmark Properties Inc
  • 40

    Communities

  • 6,828

    Units

  • 21

    Cities

3 Communities in Desoto
The Cantrell Company
The Cantrell Company
  • 25

    Communities

  • 2,704

    Units

  • 16

    Cities

3 Communities in Desoto
Willow Bridge
Willow Bridge
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  • 195,696

    Units

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2 Communities in Desoto
Morgan Properties
Morgan Properties
  • 389

    Communities

  • 105,999

    Units

  • 239

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2 Communities in Desoto
S2 Residential
S2 Residential
  • 69

    Communities

  • 24,400

    Units

  • 30

    Cities

2 Communities in Desoto
Ashcroft Capital
Ashcroft Capital
  • 37

    Communities

  • 12,495

    Units

  • 25

    Cities

2 Communities in Desoto
WRH Realty Services, LLC
WRH Realty Services, LLC
  • 46

    Communities

  • 9,844

    Units

  • 21

    Cities

2 Communities in Desoto

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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