ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 75115

Part of Desoto, TX

Pop. 56,211·Dallas County·53rd most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$2,118/mo

Year-over-Year

-0.2%

Month-over-Month

+0.2%

vs US Median

+$186

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 75115 · $2,118

More expensive than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,560

1 BR

$1,620

2 BR

$1,900

3 BR

$2,390

4 BR+

$3,040

Research median

$1,900/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 75115 usually run 0.6% below trend in January and 1.1% above it in August, about $36 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 75115 is 1% below its high of $2,139 in July 2025, at $2,118 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 75115 changed -0.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 75115 rose 38.7% while median household income rose 14.8% ($72,084 to $82,782). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 75115 is 37.1% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($82,782) is $2,070 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,900); a 3-bedroom is $2,390.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 75137, 4 miles away, rents for 20% less ($1,686/mo), about $5,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 75115. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$25,416/yr

At $2,118/mo median

Location

CityDesoto

StateTX

CountyDallas County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (-0.2% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 75115 (Desoto, TX) is majority owner-occupied, 30.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

56,211

Median income

$82,782

Median age

41.9

Renters

30.4%

Age distribution

20.6%

20.3%

29.1%

14.2%

15.9%

Under 1820.6%

18–3420.3%

35–5429.1%

55–6414.2%

65+15.9%

Gender

46.8%

53.2%

Male46.8%

Female53.2%

Race & ethnicity

13.5%

67.6%

18.9%

White13.5%

Black67.6%

Hispanic18.9%

Asian0.9%

Education (25+)

24.7%

37.4%

30.1%

No HS diploma7.8%

HS diploma24.7%

Some college37.4%

Bachelor's+30.1%

Housing tenure

69.6%

30.4%

Owner69.6%

Renter30.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 75115 in Desoto, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,704 → $2,118

up 24.3%

Income

$79,805 → $82,782

up 3.7%

Population

55,879 → 56,211

up 0.6%

Renter share

31.7% → 30.4%

-1.3 pts

Bachelor's+

28.6% → 30.1%

+1.5 pts

Median age

40 → 41.9

+1.9 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 75115 in Desoto, TX stood at $1,704 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,118, reflecting a 24.3% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $82,782 today, compared with $79,805 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 75115

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 75115 covers Desoto, TX. The median rent here is $2,118/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,900/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($82,782/yr), ZIP 75115 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 75115?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (about $41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,118/mo in ZIP 75115. The local median household income is $82,782/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 75115?

Rent in ZIP 75115 has been roughly flat over the past year as of September 2026, a -0.2% change. It sits 1% below its high of $2,139 in July 2025.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 75115?

Asking rents in ZIP 75115 are usually lowest in January, about 0.6% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 1.1% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $36 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 75115?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 75115 rose 38.7% while median household income rose 14.8%, from $72,084 to $82,782. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 75115 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 75115 is one of the pricier among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #53 of 693 at $2,118/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 75115 changed -0.2%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.