
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Desierto Plaza Neighborhood of El Paso, TX from $500 (23 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Desierto Plaza area of El Paso.


Crossroads Valley Apartments

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Desierto Plaza, El Paso, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Desierto Plaza?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Desierto Plaza Studio Apartments | $955 | $799 | $1,111 |
Desierto Plaza 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,113 | $725 | $1,895 |
Desierto Plaza 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,278 | $508 | $2,198 |
Desierto Plaza 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,578 | $733 | $2,415 |
Desierto Plaza 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,550 | $828 | $2,650 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Desierto Plaza Neighborhood of El Paso, TX.
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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 Crossroads Valley Apartments priced from $725. Pear Tree Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Desierto Plaza apartments for rent in El Paso, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Crossroads Valley Apartments | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Pear Tree Apartments | Studio, 1 Bath (80% Income Restricted) | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Indian Springs Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $839 |
Redd Rd Village Apartment | Apartment 1 Bd 1 Ba 2 Reserved Parking | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Casa Barranca | 2x1 -767 | 2BR,1BA | $890 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Desierto Plaza, TX
As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Desierto Plaza area is the $0.83 price per square foot A-549 Model at Belvidere Village Duplexes in the in the Coronado neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Desierto Plaza apartment is the 3 Bedroom TH Model at Coronado Villas Luxury Townhomes starting at $1,750 with a $1.01 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Belvidere Village Duplexes | A-549 | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.83 |
Coronado Villas Luxury Townhomes | 3 Bedroom TH | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.01 |
Villas at West Mountain | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.91 |
El Pavon Apartments | Sienna | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
Arterra At Alto Rey Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
Mesa Village Apartments | The Chaco Canyon | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Vista Oeste | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Indian Springs Apartments | A4 | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
Casa Barranca | 2x1.5 - 779 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
Crossroads Valley Apartments | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDesierto Plaza, El Paso, TX
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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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!
Getting Around the Desierto Plaza Neighborhood in El Paso, TX
Walk Score®
67 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
40 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
26 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Crossroads Valley Apartments which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Desierto Plaza costs $1,545.
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 7 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 $589 which is $956 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Desierto Plaza.
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