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De Soto, KS

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Abundant natural beauty between Kansas City and Lawrence

Rural Outdoors Great Location Affordable Family-Friendly

De Soto is a small, secluded suburb between Lawrence and Kansas City. Resting on the banks of the Kansas River, De Soto feels rural with farms, equestrian centers, a golf course, and an abundance of waterways and green spaces. Outdoor recreation like horseback riding, fishing, and paddleboarding are extremely popular in De Soto because of its abundance of pastoral beauty. Residents of all ages have access to a variety of rental options from affordable mid-rise apartments to upscale houses. Families love being able to send their children to good schools while all residents enjoy close proximity to major attractions to Kansas City and Lawrence, home of the University of Kansas. Kansas City is 30 minutes away while Lawrence is only 25 minutes away from De Soto.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in De Soto, KS is $956 for one bedroom, $1,173 for two bedrooms, and $1,764 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in De Soto has increased by 8.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$956/month
659 Sq Ft
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Transportation

19

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

30

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Starside Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

445 Students

4
out of 10

De Soto High School

Public

Grades 8-12

997 Students

8
out of 10

Lexington Trails Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

376 Students

8
out of 10

De Soto High School

Public

Grades 8-12

997 Students

8
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.