Last updated on October 11, 2026

Average rent in
DeSoto, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Desoto rent stands today

    Desoto, TX rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,850/month. Month over month, rents increased 1.5%, showing a recent rise despite the small year-over-year change.

  • Desoto is 2.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 115 total rentals available. This positions Desoto as a moderately priced market relative to the national landscape.

  • Price ranges

    In Desoto, studios rent for about $1,180/month and 1-bedrooms for $1,064/month, while 2-bedrooms go for $1,362/month. Larger units command higher rents, with 3-bedrooms at $2,040/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,590/month. The 1-bedroom rent is below the studio rent.

Median rent

Median rent in Desoto

$1,850/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Desoto is $1,850 per month as of October 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.

$1.25

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Desoto

115

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Desoto rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in DeSoto, TX

Average rent prices in Desoto have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 DeSoto, TX

Rent prices in Desoto vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Desoto is $1,385, whereas a house costs $2,290. 1-bedroom apartments in Desoto run $1,116 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,331.

Listings

Studio

$1,180

No Change

3%

1 bedroom

$1,063

4%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,361

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$2,040

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,590

3%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$1,180

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,063

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,361

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,040

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,590

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

The table above reflects average rent prices in DeSoto, TX, 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 Desoto, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Desoto and Arlington by all bedroom counts and property types.

Desoto

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,666
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Desoto, TX is 11% higher than the median rent in Arlington, TX.

Discover rentals in DeSoto, TX

905 Eagle Drive - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

6.5

Good

905 Eagle Drive

905 Eagle Dr, Desoto, TX 75115

1 bed

1 bath

$416

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Pleasun Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

Pleasun Apartments

105 Woodhaven Dr, Desoto, TX 75115

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
914 Wentwood Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

Apartment for rent in DeSoto

914 Wentwood Dr, DeSoto, TX 75115

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1446-1448 Pinnacle Peak Dr. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

1446-1448 Pinnacle Peak Dr.

1446 Pinnacle Peak Dr, DeSoto, TX 75115

3 beds

2 baths

$1,700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for DeSoto, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Desoto rental market.

How much is rent in Desoto?

The average rent in Desoto is $1,850 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Desoto?

Average rent prices in Desoto have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Desoto rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Desoto is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Desoto?

To comfortably afford rent in Desoto, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Desoto?

April sees the lowest rent in DeSoto, with approximately 13% lower prices compared to March, which has the highest rent of the year.

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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