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DeSoto, TX

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DFW commuters will love their (easy) route from DeSoto!

Up-and-Coming Hiking Commuting Texas

This all-American city was first settled in 1847. Today, DeSoto is an up-and-coming suburb of Dallas boasting a large park system and a community cultural arts program.

Avid hikers (or those who enjoy a brisk hike) will find solace on the Roy Orr Trail. With almost four miles of trail, you’ll be walking among the natural beauty of the Tenmile Creek.

Living in a DeSoto apartment, you’ll be relieved at the convenience of getting into the DFW metro. Bordering Interstate 35E, renters can hop onto Interstate 20 or commute into Dallas in no time at all.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in DeSoto, TX is $1,310 for a studio, $1,276 for one bedroom, $1,482 for two bedrooms, and $1,899 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in DeSoto has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,276/month
716 Sq Ft
House
$2,293/month
1,823 Sq Ft
Condo
$447/month
182 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,795/month
1,236 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Desoto, TX

Transportation

42

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

35

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

Ruby Young Personalized STEAM Academy

Public

Grades 3-8

179 Students

5
out of 10

The Meadows Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

369 Students

4
out of 10

Cockrell Hill Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-2

756 Students

Rating Unavailable

Woodridge Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-2

601 Students

Rating Unavailable

Northside Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

392 Students

Rating Unavailable

Ruby Young Personalized STEAM Academy

Public

Grades 3-8

179 Students

5
out of 10

Desoto West Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

439 Students

4
out of 10

Desoto High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,216 Students

3
out of 10

Wings (Where I Now Gain Success)

Public

Grades 9-12

68 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Windmill Hill Preserve
  • Cedar Mountain Preserve
  • Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center
  • Cedar Hill State Park
  • Cedar Ridge Preserve

Airports

  • Dallas Love Field
  • Dallas-Fort Worth International

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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.