Guess Who Was Named One of Ten “All-America” Cities in the U.S

DeSoto was given this prestigious award in June of 2006. It’s no wonder with their unique Dining and Dialogue program and youth initiatives like the Hip Hop Summit, the city has developed themselves into a fantastic place for you to find your new home. At MyNewPlace.com we strive to provide you with options that let you find the best place for your lifestyle. Try our apartment finder and get a pet friendly home with the amenities that you want like basketball courts, spas, gyms and free parking. Not only that, but when you click on our Apartment Guide you can read up on great advice for finding and renting in Desoto. Read articles on how to best rent and find affordable apartments. We all could use some search tips and guidance questions to ask our landlords before moving in, so check us out – you’ll find all this and more!

After you find your new apartment, take a look at LocalTalk for great information on activities happening around DeSoto. Their events calendar is full year round so make sure to ask a local expert what’s happening currently in the area using our “Ask a Question” feature."

Shred the Metroplex BMX Park, Not Your Wallet

Make sure you find the most affordable apartment by looking over the MyNewPlace.com rental trends table. We averaged the monthly rent of all the apartments in DeSoto so you can get the idea of how much rent will be. Check out our rental and census data tables as well as our other fact sheets for more info about affordability and options for your future new digs. Don’t wonder what about the rental trends, we have you covered. Start your search now with these hot rentals."

Relax and Take a Day at the Park

Escape the city for recreation and relaxation at the Cedar Hill State Park just outside of DeSoto. Mountain bike the premier North Texas mountain bike trail, BBQ with a view of the lake, spot a yellow billed cuckoo bird, fish for largemouth bass or just relax on a piece of the 100 miles of shoreline on Joe Pool. Located in southwest Dallas County, this large urban nature preserve has great proximity to all the major metropolitan cities in the county making it the best weekend outdoor getaway.

Only Seventeen Miles From Downtown Dallas, But Why Leave?

DeSoto has all the fun a family can ask for right in town. The Metroplex BMX track was America’s first covered facility built only for BMX racing and has over 1000 yards of hand-packed dirt. The DeSoto Town Center is located conveniently on the corner of Pleasant Run and Hampton. This new urban village brings office spaces, dining, the Corner Theater, a civic and recreations center, City Hall and the Library all with public parking and easy access. The Dining and Dialogue Program, along with the Hip Hop Summit, and other special events have helped the city excel as a community and win the “All America” city award.

If Ever You Do Want to Leave

Dallas, Texas is only seventeen miles to the north of DeSoto so it’s easy to venture over to the big city. Catch a Dallas Cowboys game, browse the Dallas Museum of Art, or just hang out in the parks and people watch for an afternoon. Dallas and the entire Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area is a unique area to live in. Your new home will be waiting for you when you get back. Start finding it today with MyNewPlace.com!

It’s Comfy, Cozy, and Yours in DeSoto, Texas

Desoto has a variety of apartment options to choose from in many different neighborhoods, each with unique styles and feels. When you use MyNewPlace, it’s easy to find the rental that’s right for you. If you just have to rent an apartment with a swimming pool, spa, or fitness center, you’ve come to the right place. Go ahead and search by these specific amenities or look for rentals by neighborhood, size, price and features. Take a virtual walk through by viewing a video tour of the most popular rentals and look up some of the high quality photos that we have of other rentals and units. If it’s a place with a view that you want, that’s what you’ll get! You can also get tips and advice on moving, renting, and stress reducing advice with our apartment guide. Get to it today and find your slice of paradise! Your new place is waiting.