Special Interest
Housing in De Soto Parish
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in De Soto Parish averages $687/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Louisiana median of $1,064 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 37% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for De Soto Parish FMR Area are $948 for a studio, $1,070 for 1‑bedroom, $1,211 for 2‑bedroom, $1,590 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,692 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $524 increase for a 2-bedroom in De Soto Parish shows a 76% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for De Soto Parish was 4.9% in 2024, compared to Louisiana at 4.4% and the national rate of 4.0%.
