1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in El Paso, TX (556 Rentals)

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El Paso 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: June 27, 2025

There are currently 6999 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over El Paso, TX that range in price from $550 to $2,360. Westside El Paso, Outer Westside and Festival Hills are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in El Paso with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Westside El Paso189$925$660
Outer Westside162$939$675
Festival Hills161$915$675
Mission Hills North154$915$660
Mission Hills153$915$660
Upper Mesa Hills150$925$675
Lomas Del Rey148$915$675
Mission Hills South148$919$665
Mesa Hills147$919$675
Ridgecrest142$915$675

Largest Available El Paso 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in El Paso, TX is found at Fairbanks Apartments in the North Park neighborhood and is 990 square feet priced from $780. Las Mansiones in the Saint Vitus neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 945 square feet and currently listed start at $1,398. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in El Paso:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Fairbanks Apartments1 Bedroom990 Sq Ft$780
Las MansionesA2945 Sq Ft$1,398
Las Mansiones at EastlakeA4920 Sq Ft$1,538
Alto Mesa Apartments1 Bedroom Flat900 Sq Ft$950
Cliffside at Mountain ParkA1900 Sq Ft$988
Avalon WestSignature805 Sq Ft$1,510
1640 Rick Rhodes Dr1 Bed, 1 bath0 Sq Ft$1,285

Cheapest Available El Paso 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 27, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in El Paso, TX is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model starting from $650 at Santorini in the Chelmont neighborhood. The second most affordable El Paso 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Hayes Court starting at $650 in the Pershing Government Hill neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in El Paso is currently $1,038. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in El Paso:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Santorini1 Bedroom 1 Bath$650
Hayes Court1 Bed 1 Bath$650
Loma ApartmentsMiddle 1 Bedroom$660
Trinity Place Apartments1x1 Small$665
Carousel Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom$675
Trio Apartments1 Bedroom$696
The Bartlett Apartment Homes1 Bedroom$698
The Arches Apartments1-1$700

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El Paso Overview

El Paso is perhaps the most well-known border town in the United States. Located on the Rio Grande, sandwiched between the southern tip of New Mexico and Mexico, the city combines with Ciudad Juarez and Las Cruces, New Mexico to form the Paso del Norte region. It is the largest bilingual workforce in the western hemisphere, and it contains more than 2.7 million people. El Paso apartments are always in hot demand as the city is the metropolitan center of a region spanning roughly 300 miles in every direction. It is known as the most peaceful and harmonious blending of cultures in the world.

Why live in El Paso, TX?

People who stay in El Paso do so for the low crime rate, cultural diversity, low cost of living, affordable health care and education and the strong sense of local pride. The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is nationally famous for sports programs, medicine and engineering. It also plays host to the Sun Bowl, one of college football's largest and oldest bowls. Of course the food is amazing too. No city in the country offers better options for authentic, traditional Mexican food. Only an hour drive away from the chile capital of the world, restaurants like L & Js and Chopes will ruin you for Mexican food anywhere else.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
El Paso, TX

Ranked #30

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around El Paso, TX

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

El Paso, TX Area Reviews

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Lori

May 4, 2025

El Paso has a family-friendly vibe, people are friendly, there are plenty of great things to do and see, and I've always felt safe in the different areas and neighborhoods I've been to.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom El Paso Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in El Paso with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in El Paso is at Santorini listed at $650.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom El Paso Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in El Paso is $1,038.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom El Paso Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in El Paso is a 990 square feet unit starting from $780 at Fairbanks Apartments.

What is the average size for El Paso 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in El Paso is currently 628 sq ft.

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