Also known as "Fountain City," De Soto, Missouri supplied the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis with bottled water from its artesian wells.
Just 45 miles south of St
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De Soto Apartment Renter's Guide
De Soto Apartment Renter's Guide
Overview
Population: 6,345
Population Density: 1,447.7 people/sq mile
What locals are saying
Also known as "Fountain City," De Soto, Missouri supplied the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis with bottled water from its artesian wells.
Just 45 miles south of St. Louis, Missouri, you'll find the town of De Soto. Organized in 1857 and named after the Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto, this Jefferson County community boasts a population of over 6,000 citizens and enjoys a reasonable cost of living and low crime rates. If you like living outside the big city in a peaceful setting, pack your bags.
Settling in De Soto
Whatever your lifestyle, this city can provide. Townhouses, studio apartments, and rental homes in De Soto can all be found for rent in this quaint community. Check out the City Center neighborhood for a short commute to work: Residents in this neighborhood drive less than 15 minutes to get to their job each day. Your chances of finding a vacant home to rent here are pretty good, so decide where you want to live and get going.
Neighborhoods
Valles Mines / Melzo: You'll pay just a few dollars more to the south in the Valles Mines / Melzo neighborhood, but this is a good area to find a small to medium-sized house for a decent monthly rate. There are plenty of vacancies here, too, so you can take your pick of the lot!
Route 110 / Upper Plattin: The Route 110 / Upper Plattin neighborhood has small apartments and single family homes. While the vacancy rate here is about average for the nation, you'll still find some available spaces for rent. The Route 110 neighborhood remains reasonably priced, ensuring that your money will be well-spent.
The Life of a Local
You've decided to move to De Soto and all your paperwork, credit checks, and security deposits have cleared the bank. You've got a nice apartment or townhome that you're enjoying. Now that you're here, you'll want to find a way to entertain yourself. Hopefully you've got a car, because your commute to and from work will be considerably lengthened without one. Take heart, pedestrians! De Soto is an extremely walkable town, scoring a total WalkScore of 71 points of a possible 100. De Soto is an advocate of Missouri's Complete Streets initiative, which encourages cities to make roads bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly by building bike lanes, median refuges, and audible pedestrian signals. Go for a walk in the park if you'd rather. De Soto maintains 56 acres of public park land, where you can reserve a picnic shelter or shoot some hoops. If these activities lose their appeal, St. Louis is just 45 minutes away.
Don't be afraid. Go live the laid-back lifestyle in De Soto.
De Soto Crime
Overall Crime
Below Average
Overall crime in De Soto is below average in comparison to the national average.
Violent Crime
Below Average
The level of violent crime in De Soto is below average compared to the national average violent crime rate.
Property Crime
Below Average
The level of property crime in De Soto is below average compared to the national average property crime rate.
Top Schools in De Soto
Elementary Schools
5 /10
Vineland Elementary School
PublicK-6
PublicK-6807 Students
2 Reviews
807Students
2 Reviews
Middle Schools
4 /10
Desoto Jr. High School
Public7-8
Public7-8412 Students
4 Reviews
412Students
4 Reviews
High Schools
4 /10
Desoto Sr. High School
Public9-12
Public9-12972 Students
2 Reviews
972Students
2 Reviews
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$1,495
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Garage, Walk in closets + more
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3.32-Acres, Olympian Village - $1,400D / $690M
109 Boreas Drive, Olympian Village MO 63020
(573) 330-1875$690
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3 bed
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Pet friendly and Garage
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$2,035
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1012 N 3rd Street
1012 North Third Street, Festus MO 63028
$995
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On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, Parking, Recently renovated, and Walk in closets
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$2,152
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$1,050
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W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, and Recently renovated
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$925
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On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Dogs allowed, Parking, and Air conditioning
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$1,195
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Air conditioning, Range, Oven, and Refrigerator
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$1,400
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Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Recently renovated, Air conditioning, Fireplace, Carpet + more
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$1,700
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2 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Carport, and Pool
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