
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Buena Vista UTEP Neighborhood of El Paso, TX from $595 (40 Rentals)
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Highlander Apartments

Carousel Plaza Apartments

5252 Carousel Dr

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Tio Cooper

2115 N Kansas St
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Santa Fe Place

Terrace Hill

Vista Ventana Apartments

2115 N Kansas St
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The Preserve at Mesa Hills

5200 Carousel Dr

1005 E Baltimore Dr

The Retreat at Mesa Hills

Brisa Apartments & Storage

The Hills At North Mesa
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Las Lomas

Chimneys

The Arthur

The Estates

West Town

1105 W Main Dr

4800 N Stanton St, Unit 16

5236 Carousel Dr
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1601 El Paso St

The Wallace Apartments

417 Cincinnati Ave

Suncrest Apartments

5233 Carousel Dr

Cliff Dwellers

Trost Apartments

The Venue At Montecillo Apartments
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Buena Vista UTEP, El Paso, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Buena Vista UTEP?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista UTEP Studio Apartments | $933 | $627 | $1,473 |
| Buena Vista UTEP 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,163 | $675 | $1,999 |
| Buena Vista UTEP 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,414 | $694 | $2,386 |
| Buena Vista UTEP 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,552 | $852 | $3,125 |
| Buena Vista UTEP 4 Bedroom Apartments | $969 | $969 | $969 |
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There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Buena Vista UTEP Neighborhood of El Paso, TX.
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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 Trio Apartments priced from $760. 5252 Carousel Dr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Buena Vista UTEP apartments for rent in El Paso, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trio Apartments | Studio,Kitchen,Utilities,1Bath | Studio,1BA | $760 |
| 5252 Carousel Dr | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $775 |
| Paso Oeste Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $780 |
| Wallington Plaza Apartment Homes | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
| Vista Ventana Apartments | 2-1 | 2BR,1BA | $847 |
| Tio Cooper | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $852 |
| Desert Pearl Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
| The Preserve at Mesa Hills | The Hot Springs | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Brisa Apartments & Storage | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| The Hills At North Mesa | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Buena Vista UTEP, TX
As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Buena Vista UTEP area is the $0.66 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Home Model at Rubin Heights in the in the Mission Hills neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Buena Vista UTEP apartment is the 2X2 Model at West Town starting at $1,300 with a $1.17 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rubin Heights | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Home | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.66 |
| West Town | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Overlook Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Kings Hill Apartments | Two Bedroom Downstairs | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Tio Cooper | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| The Hills At North Mesa | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Las Lomas | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 5252 Carousel Dr | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Vista Ventana Apartments | 2-1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Paso Oeste Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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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 $925.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Buena Vista UTEP?
The cheapest apartment in Buena Vista UTEP is Wallington Plaza Apartment Homes which is listed at $780, while the average apartment in Buena Vista UTEP costs $1,235.
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 6 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 $553 which is $682 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Buena Vista UTEP.
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