Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Buena Vista UTEP Neighborhood of El Paso, TX from $500 (47 Rentals)

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5236 Carousel Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5236 Carousel Dr

5236 Carousel DrEl Paso, TX 79912
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1601 El Paso St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1601 El Paso St

1601 El Paso StEl Paso, TX 79902

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The Wallace Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Wallace Apartments

1201 RandolphEl Paso, TX 79902
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Desert Pearl Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Pearl Apartments

4110 West City CtEl Paso, TX 79902
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Trost Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Trost Apartments

1013 W Yandell DrEl Paso, TX 79902

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Corporate Comforts
2 Bedroom Apartments

Corporate Comforts

325 Vin Raliuga CtEl Paso, TX 79912
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Buena Vista UTEP, El Paso, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Buena Vista UTEP Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Buena Vista UTEP area of El Paso, TX is a Studio unit found at Carousel Plaza Apartments priced from $595. Vista Sol El Paso has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $627. Here are the most affordable Buena Vista UTEP apartments for rent in El Paso, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carousel Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$595
Vista Sol El PasoStudioStudio,1BA$627
Vista Ventana Apartments1-11BR,1BA$714
The EstatesS2Studio,1BA$715
Trio ApartmentsStudio,Kitchen,Utilities,1BathStudio,1BA$760
Paso Oeste Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$780
The Preserve at Mesa HillsThe Hot Springs1BR,1BA$795
Tio Cooper3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$852
Suncrest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$852
Terrace HillS1RStudio,1BA$868

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buena Vista UTEP, TX

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buena Vista UTEP area is the $1.17 price per square foot Granada - Exclusive Gated Phase; Premium Plus Model at The Retreat at Mesa Hills in the in the Redd Mulberry neighborhood starting from $1,970. The second greatest value Buena Vista UTEP apartment is the 3 Bedroom 3 Bath Model at Rubin Heights starting at $1,450 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Mission Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Buena Vista UTEP apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Retreat at Mesa HillsGranada - Exclusive Gated Phase; Premium Plus3BR,2.5BA$1.17
Rubin Heights3 Bedroom 3 Bath3BR,3BA$0.89
Tio Cooper3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.90
The Hills At North Mesa2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.16
Las LomasB12BR,1BA$1.19
Overlook Apartments1x1L1BR,1BA$1.15
Paso Oeste Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.13
Cliff Dwellers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Suncrest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
Vista Ventana Apartments1-11BR,1BA$1.19

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

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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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Buena Vista UTEP, El Paso, and the greater El Paso area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Buena Vista UTEP Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Buena Vista UTEP?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Buena Vista UTEP is under $868.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Buena Vista UTEP?

The cheapest apartment in Buena Vista UTEP is Vista Ventana Apartments which is listed at $714, while the average apartment in Buena Vista UTEP costs $1,283.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Buena Vista UTEP?

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 7 regular apartments in Buena Vista UTEP 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 Buena Vista UTEP?

Cheap apartments in Buena Vista UTEP have an average cost of $969 which is $314 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Buena Vista UTEP.

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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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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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

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