
Cheap Apartments for Rent in De Soto, IL from $400 (30 Rentals)
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Meadow Ridge Townhomes

Saluki Apartments

Campus Edge

Come Enjoy Ashburn Court Apartments

The Quadrangle Apartments

Cornerstone Place
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The Hill Apartments

Schilling Property Management

Saint Germain Square

Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals)

Pine Shores Rentals

University Mall and Walnut Street Apartments

Brookside Apartments
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Wedgewood Hills

The Metropolitan

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Newly Renovated 2 Bedrooms!

Aspen Court Apartments
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709 S Poplar St

1 C Ln

100 Parkview Ln

726 W Idaho St

1001 S 16th St

500 E College St
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800 S 3rd St

205 E St Louis St

606 W College St
De Soto, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in De Soto?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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De Soto Studio Apartments | $465 | $420 | $625 |
De Soto 1 Bedroom Apartments | $742 | $200 | $1,575 |
De Soto 2 Bedroom Apartments | $938 | $650 | $1,524 |
De Soto 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,261 | $895 | $1,664 |
De Soto 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,425 | $295 | $2,000 |
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Cheapest Available De Soto Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in De Soto, IL is a Studio unit found at Saluki Apartments priced from $420. Campus Edge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable De Soto apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Saluki Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $420 |
Campus Edge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $450 |
The Quadrangle Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $450 |
Come Enjoy Ashburn Court Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $450 |
Schilling Property Management | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
Perryville Senior Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $575 |
Saint Germain Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $580 |
Newly Renovated 2 Bedrooms! | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $790 |
University Edge Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $800 |
Shawnee Village | 1 BR /1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $853 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in De Soto, IL and Nearby
As of July 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the De Soto area is the $0.45 price per square foot Three Bedroom (1.5 or 2.5 bath) Model at Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals) in the starting from $995. The second greatest value De Soto apartment is the 3 bedroom Model at 2707 Fairway Dr starting at $1,400 with a $1.00 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for De Soto apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Alpha Property Management (Alpha Rentals) | Three Bedroom (1.5 or 2.5 bath) | 3BR,2BA | $0.45 |
2707 Fairway Dr | 3 bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
Grand Place Apartments | 3 Bedrooms | 3BR,2BA | $1.08 |
Cedar Creek Rentals | Cedar Creek 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Newly Renovated 2 Bedrooms! | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Schilling Property Management | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.79 |
University Village - Carbondale, IL | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Saint Germain Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Ambassador Studio Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.33 |
University Edge Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.40 |
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Getting Around De Soto, IL
Walk Score®
16 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
29 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap De Soto Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in De Soto?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in De Soto is at Saluki Apartments listed at $420.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom De Soto Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom De Soto Apartment is $550 at Schilling Property Management.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom De Soto Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in De Soto is starting from $790 at Newly Renovated 2 Bedrooms!.
What is the most affordable De Soto Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap De Soto Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Quadrangle Apartments and starts from $895.
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