Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Desierto Plaza Neighborhood of El Paso, TX from $500 (33 Rentals)

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West Side Senior Housing
1 Bedroom Apartments

West Side Senior Housing

225 Mcclintock DrEl Paso, TX 79932
Senior Living
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Medano Heights
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Medano Heights

7801 Medano DrEl Paso, TX 79912
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Fairview Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Fairview Apartments

211-233 Fairview CtEl Paso, TX 79932
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Artcraft Palms
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Artcraft Palms

6137 Will Jordan PlEl Paso, TX 79932
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Desierto Plaza, El Paso, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Desierto Plaza Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Desierto Plaza area of El Paso, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at El Pavon Apartments priced from $801. Crossroads Valley Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $804. Here are the most affordable Desierto Plaza apartments for rent in El Paso, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
El Pavon ApartmentsVillita1BR,1BA$801
Crossroads Valley Apartments2-12BR,1BA$804
Indian Springs ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$908
Redd Rd Village ApartmentApartment 1 Bd 1 Ba 1 Reserved Parking1BR,1BA$950
Vista Oeste1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$980
Pine Valley Estates Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,015
Pear Tree Apartments2 Bed, 1.5 Bath C (80% Income Restricted)2BR,1BA$1,100
Moderno Village Apartments and Town HomesD4 - 2 Bed + Office2BR,2BA$1,350
The Bartlett Apartment Homes2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,398
Lifestyles on the ReserveB22BR,2BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Desierto Plaza, TX

As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Desierto Plaza 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 Desierto Plaza apartment is the Apartment 1 Bd 1 Ba 1 Reserved Parking Model at Redd Rd Village Apartment starting at $950 with a $0.79 price per square foot in the Coronado neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Desierto Plaza apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Belvidere Village DuplexesB-5493BR,2.5BA$0.84
Redd Rd Village ApartmentApartment 1 Bd 1 Ba 1 Reserved Parking1BR,1BA$0.79
Lifestyles on the ReserveC13BR,2BA$1.43
Pear Tree Apartments2 Bed, 2 Bath A2BR,2BA$1.10
Moderno Village Apartments and Town HomesD4 - 2 Bed + Office2BR,2BA$1.35
The Bartlett Apartment Homes2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.41
Vista Oeste2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.29
Pine Valley Estates Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.32
El Pavon ApartmentsVillita1BR,1BA$1.07
Crossroads Valley Apartments2-12BR,1BA$1.18

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Desierto Plaza, El Paso, TX

Ranked #114

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Desierto Plaza, 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 rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Desierto Plaza Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Desierto Plaza?

The cheapest apartment in Desierto Plaza is El Pavon Apartments which is listed at $801, while the average apartment in Desierto Plaza costs $1,799.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Desierto Plaza?

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 5 regular apartments in Desierto Plaza 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 Desierto Plaza?

Cheap apartments in Desierto Plaza have an average cost of $667 which is $1,132 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Desierto Plaza.

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