Last updated October 6, 2026

Average Rent in Desoto, TX & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 18 apartment communities in Desoto, TX. Updated daily.

Beds All Bedrooms 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed

Market Average

$1,447/mo

Lowest Available

$1,055/mo

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As of October 2026, the average rent in Desoto, TX is $1,447 per month across 18 apartment communities and 94 available units.

The most affordable option is Riverbend Apartments starting at $1,055/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,447/mo.

Prices range from $1,055 to $2,314 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 30 units are currently listed.

Desoto, TX Rent Price History

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Month	Avg Rent	Change	Properties
July 2026	$1,568	-	7
August 2026	$1,550	-$18	7
September 2026	$1,591	+$41	7
October 2026	$1,516	-$75	16

The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Desoto, TX

2 Bed

$1,447

from $1,055 · 94 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Desoto, TX

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
Riverbend Apartments	$1,055/mo	$1,083/mo	17	-
Windsong Place Apartments	$1,100/mo	$1,224/mo	17	3.3
Creekwood Apartments	$1,199/mo	$1,199/mo	1	3.5
The Park at Wintergreen Apartments	$1,218/mo	$1,321/mo	9	3.5
Thorn Manor Apartments	$1,260/mo	$1,260/mo	2	3.9
The Corners Apartments	$1,295/mo	$1,295/mo	4	4.3
Mount Vernon Apartments	$1,320/mo	$1,466/mo	6	3.6
Wooded Creek	$1,336/mo	$1,430/mo	4	4.1
The Arbors On Wintergreen Senior Apartments	$1,337/mo	$1,337/mo	1	4.1
Adelita Townhomes	$1,399/mo	$1,417/mo	2	3.9
Courtyards at Kirnwood Apartment Homes	$1,570/mo	$1,570/mo	2	4.1
Hickory Manor 62+ Apartments	$1,580/mo	$1,580/mo	1	4
Desoto Ranch Apartments	$1,636/mo	$1,679/mo	10	4
The Colonies Apartments	$1,640/mo	$1,715/mo	2	4
The Abigail Apartments	$1,736/mo	$1,902/mo	5	4
DeSoto Town Center	$1,832/mo	$1,832/mo	2	4.3
The Beacon on Westmoreland Apartments	$1,929/mo	$1,956/mo	2	4.7
Bellwether Ridge Apartments	$1,989/mo	$2,185/mo	7	3.9

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Desoto, TX

What is the average rent in Desoto, TX?

The average rent in Desoto, TX is $1,447 per month as of October 2026, based on 94 units across 18 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in Desoto, TX?

The current average rent in Desoto, TX is $1,447/mo, refreshed daily to track rent trends.

What is the cheapest apartment in Desoto, TX?

The most affordable apartment in Desoto, TX is Riverbend Apartments with units starting at $1,055/mo.

How many apartments are available in Desoto, TX?

There are 94 units available across 18 apartment communities in Desoto, TX.

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

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$58,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,447/mo.

Comfortable income

$69,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,055/mo), you need to earn at least $42,000/year.

Median household income in Desoto, TX is $83,256 , about 20% above the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Desoto, TX

Overall prices in Desoto, TX runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 102.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Desoto, TX's regional price parities.

Category	Monthly estimate	Source
Rent (market average)	$1,447	daily refresh
Utilities	$507	BLS × BEA RPP
Groceries	$560	BLS × BEA RPP
Transportation	$1,208	BLS × BEA RPP
Healthcare	$589	BLS × BEA RPP
Other goods and services	$943	BLS × BEA RPP
Estimated total	$5,253/mo	$63,038/year

Population

55,896

Median household income

$83,256

Census median rent

$1,478/mo

Census rent burden

41.1%

Median age

41.9

Mean commute

31 min

Methodology

Rent data

Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

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