Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
De Soto, MO

Median rent

Median rent in De Soto

$1,322/mo

increased by89%

vs previous year

The average rent in De Soto is $1,322 per month as of October 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $577 less per month.

$1.85

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in De Soto

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of De Soto rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in De Soto, MO

Average rent prices in De Soto have increased by 38% over the last month and have increased by 89% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in De Soto, MO

Rent prices in De Soto vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in De Soto is $947, whereas a house costs $982. 1-bedroom apartments in De Soto run $795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$597

-

-

1 bedroom

$795

No Change

77%

2 bedroom

$1,045

8%

59%

3 bedroom

$1,500

17%

44%

4 bedroom

$1,797

6%

36%

Studio

Average rent

$597

1 bedroom

Average rent

$795

Last year

77%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,045

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

59%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

44%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,797

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

36%

The table above reflects average rent prices in De Soto, MO, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in De Soto, MO compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in De Soto and Barnhart by all bedroom counts and property types.

De Soto

Median rent price$1,322
decreased by30%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,395
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in De Soto, MO is 5% lower than the median rent in Barnhart, MO.

Discover rentals in De Soto, MO

Autumns Haven - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Autumns Haven

3305-3379 3305-3379 Lemehl Dr/3400-3441 HiLand Park, De Soto, MO 63020

3 beds

2 baths

$1,100

4801 Lake Ridge Trl #11 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in De Soto

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Frequently asked questions for De Soto, MO

Quick answers to common questions about the De Soto rental market.

How much is rent in De Soto?

The average rent in De Soto is $1,322 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in De Soto?

Average rent prices in De Soto have increased by 38% over the last month and have increased by 89% since last year.

How does De Soto rent compare to the national average?

Rent in De Soto is 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $577 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in De Soto?

To comfortably afford rent in De Soto, you'd need to earn approximately $53,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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