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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: 01/28/2026

Current apartment rentals in the El Paso, TX area range in price from $575 to $8,200 with an overall median price of $2,648. The three El Paso neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Durazno at $750, South Loop at $975, and Vista del Prado at $1,025. 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
Durazno$750$7501
South Loop$975$9751
Vista del Prado$1,025$1,0251
Five Points East$1,100$9952
Angels Triangle$1,122$6256
Morningside Heights$1,300$64010
Mission Hills North$1,400$1,4001
Rosedale Farms$1,400$62524
Stonebridge$1,402$1,2502
Loma Linda$1,425$1,4251

Cheapest Available El Paso Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in El Paso, TX is a 4 Beds unit found at Desert Breeze Apartments priced from $448. Cielo Vista Apartments in the Cielo Vista neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Paso apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Desert Breeze Apartments4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome4BR,2BA$448
Cielo Vista ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$595
Arbor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$618
Vista Sol El PasoStudioStudio,1BA$627
Santorini1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$640
Wallington Plaza Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$660
Loma ApartmentsMiddle 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$660
Trinity Place Apartments1x1 Small1BR,1BA$665
Parkland Pointe1x11BR,1BA$668
Carousel Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Paso, TX

As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Paso area is the $0.84 price per square foot B-549 Model at Belvidere Village Duplexes in the in the Coronado neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value El Paso apartment is the 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at Desert Breeze Apartments starting at $448 with a $0.31 price per square foot . 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.
Belvidere Village DuplexesB-5493BR,2.5BA$0.84
Desert Breeze Apartments4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome4BR,2.5BA$0.31
Prospect Street Apartments1-1 Upstairs + Garage1BR,1BA$0.92
Sagewood ApartmentsB12BR,1.5BA$0.80
Edgemere Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.87
Western ReddTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.83
Santa Rosa Apartment Homes1/1.001BR,1BA$0.89
Fairbanks Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1.5BA$0.79
Tio Cooper3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.90
North Mountain Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.92

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

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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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.

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in El Paso?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in El Paso is at Cielo Vista Apartments listed at $595.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom El Paso Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom El Paso Apartment is $640 at Santorini.

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 $699 at Hacienda Heights.

What is the most affordable El Paso Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap El Paso Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tio Cooper and starts from $852.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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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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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.