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El Paso's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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El Paso, TX Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in El Paso, TX

Pricing Updated: 11/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the El Paso, TX area range in price from $500 to $3,600 with an overall median price of $1,575. The three El Paso neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Rim University at $550, Mesa Hills at $595, and Ridgecrest at $595. 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
Rim University$1,080$5508
Mesa Hills$1,084$595134
Ridgecrest$1,100$595225
Dolphin$1,115$60063
Tobin Park$1,125$59572
Buena Vista UTEP$1,132$595224
Mission Hills$1,167$595237
Eisenhowers Sahara$1,177$59572
Irvin$1,180$59578
Milagro Hills$1,180$59571

Cheapest Available El Paso Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in El Paso, TX is a Studio unit found at Carousel Plaza Apartments in the Mission Hills neighborhood priced from $595. Vista Sol El Paso in the Mission Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $627. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Paso apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carousel Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$595
Vista Sol El PasoStudioStudio,1BA$627
Parkland Pointe1x11BR,1BA$638
Santorini1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$640
Hayes Court1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$650
San Jose Apartments2-12BR,1BA$650
Santa Lucia Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$654
Loma ApartmentsMiddle 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$660
Cielo Vista Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Paso, TX

As of November 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 4 Beds, 2 baths Model at 3615 Volcanic Ave starting at $1,885 with a $0.63 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 Ave4 Beds, 2 baths4BR,2BA$0.63
Belvidere Village DuplexesB-5493BR,2.5BA$0.84
The CaterinaThe Franklin2BR,1.5BA$0.87
Canyon Hills2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.90
Santa Rosa Apartment Homes1/1.001BR,1BA$0.89
Cedar Oak Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,2.5BA$0.91
Fairbanks Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1.5BA$0.79
Desert Villas- Income RestrictedTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.82
504 Cincinnati Ave, Unit Rear504 Cincinnati AveStudio ,0.5BA$0.88

Where to Rent in El Paso: A Local's Guide to Apartments Near Major Universities

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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 Parkland Pointe which is listed at $638, while the average apartment in El Paso costs $1,575.

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 2,416 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 $508 which is $1,067 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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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