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Cortez Apartments
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Cortez Apartments

2506-2512 E Washington StBloomington, IL 61704
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314 Mecherle
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

314 Mecherle

314 Mecherle DrBloomington, IL 61701
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2 Curtis Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

2 Curtis Ct

2 Curtis CtNormal, IL 61761
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Parkview Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Apartments

101 Northfield DrNormal, IL 61761
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1 White Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1 White Place

1 White PlBloomington, IL 61701
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Hershey Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hershey Townhomes

1411 N Hershey RdBloomington, IL 61704

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Class Act Realty1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Cortez ApartmentsUnfurnished1BR,1BA$825
Traditions BloomingtonTwo Bedroom - Market2BR,2BA$831
CollegePlace Uptown2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$845
1-7 Keisha Drive1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$875
Parkway Court Apartments1 bedroom/1 bath apartment1BR,1BA$900
East Douglas Apartments2BR/ 1BA2BR,1BA$900
Arbors at EastlandThe Maple2BR,1BA$900
300 Shelbourne1/11BR,1BA$905
Ironwood Gardens ApartmentsStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
East Douglas Apartments2BR/ 1BA2BR,1BA$0.75
3 Stortz DriveAll units2BR,2BA$1.08
701 FranklinApt 24BR,2BA$0.55
Harvest View2/2 First Floor2BR,2BA$1.25
Rainbow Circle Apartments2/22BR,2BA$1.23
Traditions BloomingtonTwo Bedroom - Income Restricted2BR,2BA$1.13
Lincoln Square Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse.2BR,1.5BA$1.07
BayOakBay2BR,2BA$1.23
Arbors at EastlandThe Maple2BR,1BA$1.00
700 N Adelaide StRent Per Student for 22BR,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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