Low Income Apartments for Rent in El Paso, TX (26 Rentals)

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El Paso's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Find income-restricted rentals and housing subsidies. Explore government programs designed to help low-income families secure stable, affordable housing.

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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El Paso, TX Local Guide

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

El Paso is affordable, friendly, and vibrant! Explore Downtown, Golden Hill, Mission Hills, and more to find your perfect apartment near campus.

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

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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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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 Low Income El Paso Apartments

What is the Cheapest Low Income apartment in El Paso?

Currently the most affordable Low Income Apartment in El Paso is at Sandoval Apartments listed at $551.

How much is the average rent for a Low Income El Paso Apartment?

The average rent for a Low Income Apartment in El Paso is $1,267.

What is the largest Low Income El Paso Apartment for rent?

Today's Low Income apartment with the most square footage in El Paso is a 1,935 square feet unit starting from $1,275 at Rubin Heights.

What is the average size for El Paso Low Income Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Low Income rental in El Paso is currently at 698 sq ft.

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.

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Where to Rent in El Paso: A Locals Guide to Apartments Near Major Universities

Written by: Lori Rosario

El Paso is a uniquely charming city with a rich culture and history.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.