
Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Paso, IL from $600 (44 Rentals)
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Cortez Apartments

Class Act Realty

Traditions Bloomington

Arbors at Eastland

CollegePlace Uptown

1-7 Keisha Drive

Lincoln Square Apartments
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Parkway Court Apartments

East Douglas Apartments

300 Shelbourne

Ironwood Gardens Apartments

Pinecrest Apartments

The Ponds on G E Road

Lancaster Heights

Briarwood II
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BayOak

Oak Point Apartments

Wingover Luxury Apartments and Townhomes

Clearwater Crest Apartments

Healing Stone Court Apartments

Elm Point Apartments

3 Stortz Drive

Rainbow East Luxury Apartments
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Harvest View

314 Mecherle

1007 Sheryl Ln

2 James Pl

526 Fairholm Ave

107 College Park Ct

2 Curtis Ct

Parkview Apartments
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1123 West Ave

1 White Place

801 E Fairoaks Ave

31373 Burt Ct

1802 Church St

Rainbow Circle Apartments

813 N Fell Ave

Hershey Townhomes
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105 Orchard St

206 E Arcadia Ave

206 N Maple St

311 E Lincoln St
El Paso, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Paso?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso Studio Apartments | $1,350 | $927 | $1,993 |
| El Paso 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,212 | $825 | $3,176 |
| El Paso 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,377 | $664 | $3,349 |
| El Paso 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $798 | $4,750 |
| El Paso 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,345 | $659 | $2,499 |
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Cheapest Available El Paso Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in El Paso, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Class Act Realty in the Downtown Normal neighborhood priced from $825. Cortez Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Paso apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Act Realty | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Cortez Apartments | Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Traditions Bloomington | Two Bedroom - Market | 2BR,2BA | $831 |
| CollegePlace Uptown | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $845 |
| 1-7 Keisha Drive | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Parkway Court Apartments | 1 bedroom/1 bath apartment | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| East Douglas Apartments | 2BR/ 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Arbors at Eastland | The Maple | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| 300 Shelbourne | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
| Ironwood Gardens Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $927 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Paso, IL and Nearby
As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Paso area is the $0.75 price per square foot 2BR/ 1BA Model at East Douglas Apartments in the in the Downtown Bloomington neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value El Paso apartment is the All units Model at 3 Stortz Drive starting at $1,300 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Downtown Bloomington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Paso apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Douglas Apartments | 2BR/ 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| 3 Stortz Drive | All units | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| 701 Franklin | Apt 2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.55 |
| Harvest View | 2/2 First Floor | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Rainbow Circle Apartments | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Traditions Bloomington | Two Bedroom - Income Restricted | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Lincoln Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse. | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
| BayOak | Bay | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Arbors at Eastland | The Maple | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 700 N Adelaide St | Rent Per Student for 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.78 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Paso Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in El Paso?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in El Paso is at Ironwood Gardens Apartments listed at $927.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom El Paso Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom El Paso Apartment is $825 at Cortez Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom El Paso Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in El Paso is starting from $831 at Traditions Bloomington.
What is the most affordable El Paso Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap El Paso Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Traditions Bloomington and starts from $1,325.
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