
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Desoto, TX from $500 (41 Rentals)
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Wooded Creek

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Mount Vernon

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The 510 Apartments

Cedar Green Living Center

Windsong Place
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Hampton Village

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1532 Golden Grass Dr

The Caleb

Exchange 7272

Park at Cliff Creek

Las Ventanas

Village Square
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1303 Main

The Harrison
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Interlace

Paloma

6500 South

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Pacifica

The Monet
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Luna

Hidden Oasis

4060 Preferred Place
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Desoto, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Desoto?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Desoto Studio Apartments | $1,067 | $794 | $1,645 |
| Cheap Desoto 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,240 | $813 | $2,863 |
| Cheap Desoto 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,507 | $885 | $2,599 |
| Cheap Desoto 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,724 | $1,330 | $2,992 |
| Cheap Desoto 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,122 | $1,660 | $6,918 |
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Cheapest Available Desoto Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Desoto, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Rolling Hills Place in the Bear Creek Ranch neighborhood priced from $527. Interlace in the Oak Cliff neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $672. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Desoto apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Hills Place | Avalon | 1BR,1BA | $527 |
| Interlace | E1 | 1BR,1BA | $672 |
| Vista Park Apartments | Efficiency | 1BR,1BA | $782 |
| The Caleb | S2 | Studio,1BA | $789 |
| Mandalay Shoreside Apartments | S-AA1 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Exchange 7272 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $834 |
| The Monet | Sunrise | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Park at Cliff Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Village Square | Zodiac | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Las Ventanas | A1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Desoto, TX
As of January 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Desoto area is the $1.27 price per square foot Four Bed Two Bath Model at Hickory Trace Townhomes in the in the Woodland Hills neighborhood starting from $1,660. The second greatest value Desoto apartment is the Three Bedroom Townhome Model at Beckley Townhomes starting at $1,428 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Pleasant Run neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Desoto apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Trace Townhomes | Four Bed Two Bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Beckley Townhomes | Three Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Creekwood Place | Two Bed Two Bath 1054 Sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Casa Hills at Wolf Creek | 3/2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Waverly Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Rolling Hills Place | Becket | 2BR,2BA | $0.80 |
| Wooded Creek | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Highland Oaks | 2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.41 |
| 1303 Main | Bradbury | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Mandalay Shoreside Apartments | S-AA1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Desoto Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Desoto?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Desoto is at The Caleb listed at $789.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Desoto Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Desoto Apartment is $527 at Rolling Hills Place.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Desoto Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Desoto is starting from $777 at Rolling Hills Place.
What is the most affordable Desoto Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Desoto Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park at Cliff Creek and starts from $1,300.
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