What is the average apartment size in DeSoto?

The average size for a DeSoto, TX apartment is 859 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in DeSoto?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in DeSoto is $1,406 per month, a 0.93% increase from last year’s average of $1,393.

What is the average apartment size in DeSoto?

The typical apartment in DeSoto offers about 859 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

DeSoto, TX Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in DeSoto?

The typical rent budget in DeSoto ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 64% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in DeSoto?

In DeSoto, 30% of households rent while 70% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in DeSoto is $1,406, a 0.93% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,393.

One-bedroom apartments provide 721 square feet for $1,300, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,486 offer 974 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,233 sq ft) for $1,762, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in DeSoto, TX

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,406	859 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,300	721 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,486	974 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,762	1,233 sq. ft.

DeSoto, TX rent trends

Rental prices in DeSoto, TX have increased by 0.93% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,393 to $1,406.

What's the typical rent budget in DeSoto, TX?

The largest share of rentals in DeSoto, TX (64%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in DeSoto, TX?

6,188 or 30% of the households in DeSoto, TX are renter-occupied while 14,787 or 70% are owner-occupied.

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How DeSoto Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
DeSoto	$1,406
Houston	$1,355
Dallas	$1,584
San Antonio	$1,274
Austin	$1,654
Fort Worth	$1,440
Irving	$1,495
Killeen	$1,088
El Paso	$1,099
Plano	$1,686
Arlington	$1,348
Garland	$1,427
Grand Prairie, TX	$1,514
Richardson, TX	$1,682
Carrollton, TX	$1,569
Rowlett, TX	$1,596
Euless, TX	$1,488
Mansfield, TX	$1,637
North Richland Hills, TX	$1,491
Mesquite, TX	$1,251
Waxahachie, TX	$1,554

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all DeSoto apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.