What is the average apartment size in De Soto?

The average size for a De Soto, KS 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 De Soto?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in De Soto is $1,270 per month, a 11.89% increase from last years average of $1,135.

What is the average apartment size in De Soto?

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

De Soto, KS Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in De Soto?

The typical rent budget in De Soto ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 53% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in De Soto?

In De Soto, 27% of households rent while 73% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 20, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in De Soto is $1,270, a 11.89% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,135.

One-bedroom apartments provide 679 square feet for $1,113, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,379 offer 1,011 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in De Soto, KS

Last updated: February 20, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,270	859 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,113	679 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,379	1,011 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

De Soto, KS rent trends

Rental prices in De Soto, KS have increased by 11.89% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,135 to $1,270.

What's the typical rent budget in De Soto, KS?

The largest share of rentals in De Soto, KS (53%) 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 De Soto, KS?

623 or 27% of the households in De Soto, KS are renter-occupied while 1,681 or 73% are owner-occupied.

How De Soto Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
De Soto	$1,270
Wichita	$946
Overland Park	$1,552
Olathe	$1,466
Kansas City	$1,192
Lenexa	$1,612
Shawnee	$1,455
Leavenworth	$1,112
Prairie Village	$1,828
Lawrence	$1,343
Derby	$995
Kansas City, MO	$1,316
Grandview, MO	$981
Raymore, MO	$1,519
Raytown, MO	$930
Belton, MO	$1,418
Gardner, KS	$1,366
Gladstone, MO	$1,067
Mission	$1,220
North Kansas City, MO	$1,390
Parkville, MO	$1,446

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 De Soto 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.