Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 11, 2026
Average rent in
DeSoto, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on July 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Desoto rent stands today
Desoto, TX rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,900/month. Month to month, rent climbed 4.1%, marking a recent upward move after a period of fluctuation.
Compared to national trends
Desoto is 2.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 103 total rentals available for choice. This positions Desoto as an accessible option for renters seeking value.
Price ranges
Studios in Desoto run around $1,172/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,096/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,410/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,995/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,595/month. These figures show the range renters face across bedroom sizes.
What you'll pay
Houses have a median rent of $2,198/month, while apartments are lower at $1,491/month. This split shows the cost difference between property types in Desoto, TX.
Median rent
Median rent in Desoto
$1,900/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Desoto is $1,900 per month as of July 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Desoto
103
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Desoto rentals at each price point
Rent trends in DeSoto, TX
Average rent prices in Desoto have increased by 4% 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 $1,491, whereas a house costs $2,197. 1-bedroom apartments in Desoto run $1,166 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,171 |  2% |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,095 | 2% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,410 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,995 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,595 | 1% | 35% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in DeSoto, TX.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,491 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,695 | 3% | - | |
Houses | $2,197 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $440 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,171
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,410
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
35%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in DeSoto, TX.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,491
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,197
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$440
Last 30 days
2%
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
3%lower than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Desoto, TX is 19% higher than the median rent in Arlington, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
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11%$1,800
5%$2,347
2%$2,250
4%Discover rentals in DeSoto, TX
15h ago
905 Eagle Dr, Desoto, TX 75115
1 bed
1 bath
$416
Apartment for rent
3d ago
105 Woodhaven Dr, Desoto, TX 75115
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
432 Chestnut Ln, Desoto, TX 75115
4 beds
2 baths
$1,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Desoto
4 beds
2 baths
$1,950
House for rent
Available May 29
1d ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$18,319
$14,499
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Desoto
806 Longleaf Dr #NA, Desoto, TX 75115
5 beds
2.5 baths
$10,750
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$12,155
$10,667
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$11,363
$10,357
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
207 E Pleasant Run Rd, Desoto, TX 75115
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,148–$1,990
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
841 S Polk St, Desoto, TX 75115
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,379–$2,279
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
1225 E Pleasant Run Rd, Desoto, TX 75115
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,749–$2,049
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,600
House for rent
Available Jun 24
4d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,385
House for rent
Available Aug 27
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,460
House for rent
Available Jun 26
8h ago
Verified
207 E Pleasant Run Rd, Desoto, TX 75115
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,148–$1,990
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
841 S Polk St, Desoto, TX 75115
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,379–$2,279
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
1225 E Pleasant Run Rd, Desoto, TX 75115
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,749–$2,049
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,900 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Desoto?
Average rent prices in Desoto have increased by 4% 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 $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Desoto?
DeSoto's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,000 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $1,300 per month. These figures represent current market conditions with 1-bedrooms remaining relatively stable and 2-bedrooms experiencing a 5.7% decline from the previous 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).