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El Paso, TX Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in El Paso, TX

Pricing Updated: 06/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the El Paso, TX area range in price from $495 to $12,965 with an overall median price of $1,580. The three El Paso neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Sunset Heights at $495, Dolphin at $650, and Eisenhowers Sahara at $650. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for El Paso Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Sunset Heights$1,100$49513
Dolphin$1,115$65044
Eisenhowers Sahara$1,115$65045
Irvin$1,115$65055
Las Sierras$1,115$66546
Mountain View North$1,115$66539
Mountain View South$1,115$66537
Restlawn$1,115$66545
Sunrise Acres$1,115$66542
Sunrise Acres East$1,115$65056

Cheapest Available El Paso Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in El Paso, TX is a Studio unit found at Trio Apartments in the Mission Hills neighborhood priced from $587. Loma Apartments in the Mission Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $620. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Paso apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$587
Loma ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$620
Vista Sol El PasoStudioStudio,1BA$627
Santorini1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$650
Hayes Court1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$650
Trinity Place Apartments1x1 Small1BR,1BA$665
Carousel Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Maxwell Pines2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Paso, TX

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Paso area is the $0.32 price per square foot 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at 1640 Rick Rhodes Dr in the in the Vista Del Sol neighborhood starting from $1,285. The second greatest value El Paso apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at 3615 Volcanic Ave starting at $2,000 with a $0.67 price per square foot in the Las Sierras 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.
1640 Rick Rhodes Dr1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.32
3615 Volcanic Ave2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.67
336 Villa Place3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.74
Belvidere Village DuplexesA-5493BR,2.5BA$0.83
Sagewood ApartmentsC23BR,2BA$0.76
El Pavon ApartmentsBarcelona2BR,2BA$0.79
2618 Chico Ct, Unit 2618 Chico Ct2618 Chico Ct3BR,1BA$0.86
Fairbanks Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1.5BA$0.79
Desert VillasTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.82
Villa Camille Apartments2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$0.85

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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Cheap El Paso Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in El Paso?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in El Paso is under $695.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in El Paso?

The cheapest apartment in El Paso is Santorini which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in El Paso costs $1,580.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in El Paso?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1,553 regular apartments in El Paso that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in El Paso?

Cheap apartments in El Paso have an average cost of $507 which is $1,073 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Paso.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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An El Paso, TX Local Expert's Guide to Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters

Written by: Lori Rosario

El Paso has been inhabited for thousands of years and still has much to offer people of all ages and walks of life.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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